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 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.1 TD 12V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 Turbo, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 3.0 24V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDI 110, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDI 90, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 3.0 V6, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8 16V, 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 110, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 3.0 24V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8 BiFuel 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 (8B) and other PEUGEOT models
Tools
Replacement: brake discs – Peugeot 406 saloon. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Sealant
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
HEX bit no.H7
Drive socket # 16
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Round-nose pliers
Hammer
Pin punch
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car Peugeot 406 saloon 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 saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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 rear 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
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    Remove the retaining springs of the brake pads. Use round-nose pliers.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the brake pads retaining clips. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  9. Step 9
    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
    Step 10
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a flat screwdriver.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake discs – Peugeot 406 saloon. Tip:
    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.
  14. Step 15
    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 16
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    Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 17
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    Remove the brake disc.
  16. Step 18
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  17. Step 19
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    Install the brake disc.
  18. Step 20
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    Tighten the brake disc fasteners. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
  19. Step 21
    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 22
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    Treat the fastening bolts. Use a sealant.
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