Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C3 III Box Body / Hatchback (SX, SY) PureTech 82, CITROËN C3 III Box Body / Hatchback (SX, SY) PureTech 110, CITROËN C3 III Box Body / Hatchback (SX, SY) BlueHDi 75, CITROËN C3 III Box Body / Hatchback (SX, SY) BlueHDi 100, CITROËN C3 III Box Body / Hatchback (SX, SY) BlueHDi 100 … 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

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pads for C3 III Box Body / Hatchback (SX, SY) and other CITROËN models

Brake pad set

        Brake pad set for C3 III Box Body / Hatchback (SX, SY) Petrol (83 hp)
      
        Brake pad set for C3 III Box Body / Hatchback (SX, SY) Petrol (110 hp)
      
        Brake pad set for C3 III Box Body / Hatchback (SX, SY) Diesel (75 hp)
      
        Brake pad set for C3 III Box Body / Hatchback (SX, SY) Diesel (102 hp)
      
        Brake pad set for C3 III Box Body / Hatchback (SX, SY) Diesel (99 hp)

Replacement: brake pads – CITROËN C3 III Kasten / Schrägheck (SX, SY). List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Nylon cleaning brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Anti-squeal paste
                      
                        Ceramic grease
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #13
                      
                        Combination spanner #15
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake pads – CITROËN C3 III Kasten / Schrägheck (SX, SY). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – CITROËN C3 III Kasten / Schrägheck (SX, SY) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 4

Raise the car.

Replacement: brake pads – CITROËN C3 III Kasten / Schrägheck (SX, SY). Tip:
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

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. CITROËN C3 III Kasten / Schrägheck (SX, SY)
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 9

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 10

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 11

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake pads – CITROËN C3 III Kasten / Schrägheck (SX, SY). AUTODOC experts recommend:
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.
Step 12

Remove the brake pads.

Replacement: brake pads – CITROËN C3 III Kasten / Schrägheck (SX, SY). Tip from AUTODOC:
Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 13

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – CITROËN C3 III Kasten / Schrägheck (SX, SY). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 14

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 15

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 16

Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.

Replacement: brake pads – CITROËN C3 III Kasten / Schrägheck (SX, SY). Tip from AUTODOC:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 17

Install new brake pads.
Step 18

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 19

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 20

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 nm torque.
Step 21

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 22

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 23

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – CITROËN C3 III Kasten / Schrägheck (SX, SY). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 24

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. CITROËN C3 III Kasten / Schrägheck (SX, SY)
Step 25

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 26

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.
Step 27

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake pads – CITROËN C3 III Kasten / Schrägheck (SX, SY). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 28

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

Replacement: brake pads – CITROËN C3 III Kasten / Schrägheck (SX, SY). Tip from AUTODOC:
Slow down smoothly for first 150-200 km after the brake pads replacement. Avoid unneccessary and sharp braking to a stop.

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