When to replace the Brake Discs on your CITROËN C3
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C3 II (SC_) 1.1 BiFuel, CITROËN C3 II (SC_) 1.1 i, CITROËN C3 II (SC_) 1.4, CITROËN C3 II (SC_) 1.4 HDi 70 (SC8HZC, SC8HR0, SC8HP4), CITROËN C3 II (SC_) 1.4 LPG View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN C3 II. Tools you need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 19
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car CITROËN C3 II in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
  • When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
  • Please note: all work on the car – CITROËN C3 II – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 4
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN C3 II. AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. CITROËN C3 II
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the brake pads.
  11. Step 13
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 16
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  15. Step 17
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 18
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    Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 19
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  18. Step 20
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    Remove the brake disc.
  19. Step 21
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  20. Step 22
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    Treat the contacting surface. Use ceramic grease.
  21. Step 23
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    Install the brake disc.
  22. Step 24
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  23. Step 25
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    Tighten the brake disc fasteners. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
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