How to carry out replacement: Brake Pads 2.0 HDI Peugeot 406 Saloon
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How to change front brake pads on Peugeot 406 saloon – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Pads on your PEUGEOT 406
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.9 TD, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.1 TD 12V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 Turbo, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.9 TD, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 3.0 24V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 3.0 V6, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.2 HDi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V HPi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.9 TD … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake pads – Peugeot 406 saloon. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #17
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake pads – Peugeot 406 saloon. AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake pads – Peugeot 406 saloon. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  5. 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 saloon
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. 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.
  8. Step 9
    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
    Step 10
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    Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
  9. Step 11
    Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor wire.
    Step 12
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: brake pads – Peugeot 406 saloon. Professionals 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. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  11. Step 14
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: brake pads – Peugeot 406 saloon. AUTODOC recommends:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
  12. Step 15
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
  13. Step 16
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    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 – Peugeot 406 saloon. Professionals recommend:
    Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
  14. Step 17
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    Install new brake pads.
    Replacement: brake pads – Peugeot 406 saloon. Tip:
    Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.
  15. Step 18
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    Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
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