How to carry out replacement: Brake Pads 1.6 VTi PEUGEOT 301
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When to replace the Brake Pads on your PEUGEOT 301
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 301 1.2 VTi, PEUGEOT 301 1.6 VTi, PEUGEOT 301 1.6 HDI, PEUGEOT 301 1.6 BlueHDi, PEUGEOT 301 1.2 VTi, PEUGEOT 301 1.5 BlueHDI, PEUGEOT 301 1.6 LPG … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: brake pads – PEUGEOT 301. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Drive socket # 13
Wheel impact socket #17
Brake caliper wind back tool
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake pads – PEUGEOT 301. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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 – PEUGEOT 301 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 4
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 5
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 6
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. PEUGEOT 301
  5. Step 8
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 9
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.
  8. Step 11
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake pads – PEUGEOT 301. 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 13
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
  11. Step 14
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    Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake pads – PEUGEOT 301. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  12. Step 15
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake pads – PEUGEOT 301. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
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