How to carry out replacement: Brake Discs 2.0 HDI Peugeot 406 Estate
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When to replace the Brake Discs on your PEUGEOT 406
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 1.9 TD, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.1 TD 12V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 Turbo, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 3.0 24V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 3.0 V6, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.2, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.2 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 16V HPi, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 HDi, PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 2.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for 406 Break (8E/F) and other PEUGEOT models
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Tools
Replacement: brake discs – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Sealant
Brake caliper guide pins grease
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #17
Torx bit T30
Torx bit T55
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Phillips screwdriver
Crow bar
Tap wrench
Wheel chock
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) 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 – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 4
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F)
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #17.
  6. Step 9
    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
    Step 10
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    Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
  7. Step 11
    Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor wire.
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 13
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: brake discs – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). Tip from AUTODOC:
    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. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  9. Step 14
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 15
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 16
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    Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use Torx T55. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 17
    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
    Step 18
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  13. Step 19
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 20
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    Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 21
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    Remove the brake disc.
  16. Step 22
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  17. Step 23
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    Install the brake disc.
  18. Step 24
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    Tighten the brake disc fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
  19. Step 25
    Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper.
    Step 26
    Clean the brake caliper guide pins.
    Step 27
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    Treat the brake caliper guide pins. Use the brake caliper guide pin grease.
  20. Step 28
    Screw in the guide pins.
    Step 29
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
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