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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 208 Van (CR_) 1.6 Blue HDi 100, PEUGEOT 208 Van (CR_) 1.2 VTI 68 / PureTech 68 (CRHMP6, CRHMM6), PEUGEOT 208 Van (CR_) 1.5 BlueHDi 100, PEUGEOT 208 Van (CR_) 1.2 VTI 82 / PureTech 82 (CRHMZ6, CRHMRP), PEUGEOT 208 Van (CR_) 1.6 BlueHDi 75, PEUGEOT 208 Van (CR_) 1.6 HDi 92, PEUGEOT 208 Van (CR_) 1.4 HDi 68 (CR8HR0) … 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 208 Van (CR_) and other PEUGEOT models

Brake pad set

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        Brake pad set for 208 Van (CR_) Diesel (92 hp)
      
        Brake pad set for 208 Van (CR_) Diesel (75 hp)
      
        Brake pad set for 208 Van (CR_) Petrol (82 hp)
      
        Brake pad set for 208 Van (CR_) Diesel (102 hp)
      
        Brake pad set for 208 Van (CR_) Petrol (68 hp)
      
        Brake pad set for 208 Van (CR_) Diesel (99 hp)

Replacement: brake pads – PEUGEOT 208 Box. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Nylon cleaning brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Anti-squeal paste
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #19
                      
                        Drive socket # 13
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Pliers 
                      
                        Water pump pliers
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake pads – PEUGEOT 208 Box. 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.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – PEUGEOT 208 Box.

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 #17.
Step 4

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: brake pads – PEUGEOT 208 Box. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
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 pads – PEUGEOT 208 Box. 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.
Step 13

Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.

AUTODOC recommends:
Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 14

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

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

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

Replacement: brake pads – PEUGEOT 208 Box. Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 16

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 17

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 18

Install new brake pads.

Replacement: brake pads – PEUGEOT 208 Box. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.
Step 19

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 20

Install the parking brake cable into the brake caliper bracket. Use water pump pliers. Use pliers.
Step 21

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 22

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 23

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. PEUGEOT 208 Box
Step 24

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 25

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 26

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 27

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 28

Close the hood.

Replacement: brake pads – PEUGEOT 208 Box. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.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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