Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN DS3 Convertible 1.2 VTi, CITROËN DS3 Convertible 1.6 VTi, CITROËN DS3 Convertible 1.6 THP, CITROËN DS3 Convertible 1.6 HDi, CITROËN DS3 Convertible 1.6 THP, CITROËN DS3 Convertible 1.6 BlueHDi, CITROËN DS3 Convertible 1.6 BlueHDi, CITROËN DS3 Convertible 1.2 THP, CITROËN DS3 Convertible 1.6 Racing, CITROËN DS3 Convertible 1.6 THP, CITROËN DS3 Convertible 1.6 BlueHDi … 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 Discs for DS3 Convertible and other CITROËN models

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Brake disc

Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN DS3 Convertible. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Nylon cleaning brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #19
                    
                      Drive socket # 13
                    
                      Drive socket # 36
                    
                      Torx bit T55
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Pliers 
                    
                      Flat chisel
                    
                      Water pump pliers
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hub slide hammer puller
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN DS3 Convertible. Tip from AUTODOC:

Replace the brake disks on the car PEUGEOT 207 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.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN DS3 Convertible. Recommended sequence of steps:

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 #17.
Step 4

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. CITROËN DS3 Convertible
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the fastener of the parking brake cable. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Release the parking brake cable. Use water pump pliers. Use pliers. Use a crowbar.
Step 9

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN DS3 Convertible. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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.
Step 13

Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 14

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use Torx T55. Use a tap wrench.
Step 16

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 17

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Remove the wheel hub nut cap. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.

AUTODOC recommends:
In some cars, the wheel hub nut is not protected with a cap.
Step 19

Unstake the wheel hub retaining nut. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 20

Unscrew the hub nut. Use a drive socket #36. Use a tap wrench.
Step 21

Remove the brake disc assemled with the wheel hub bearing. Use the hub slide hammer puller.
Step 22

Clean the stub axle. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 23

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN DS3 Convertible. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 24

Install the brake disc assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
Step 25

Tighten the wheel hub nut. Use a drive socket #36. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 270 nm torque.

Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN DS3 Convertible. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
Step 26

Restake the wheel hub retaining nut. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 27

Install the cap of the hub nut. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 28

Clean the mounting seats of the caliper and its bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 29

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 30

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use Torx T55. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 53 Nm torque.
Step 31

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN DS3 Convertible. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 32

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 33

Install the brake pads.
Step 34

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 35

Install the parking brake cable into the brake caliper bracket. Use water pump pliers. Use pliers.
Step 36

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 37

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN DS3 Convertible. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 38

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. CITROËN DS3 Convertible
Step 39

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 40

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 Nm torque.
Step 41

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN DS3 Convertible. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 42

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 43

Close the hood.

Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN DS3 Convertible. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.

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