When to replace the Brake Pads on your PEUGEOT 407
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 2.0 Bioflex (6DRFJB), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 2.0 (6DRFNB, 6DRFNE), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 2.2 (6D3FZE, 6D3FZH), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 3.0 (6DXFVJ), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 2.0 HDi 135 (6DRHRH, 6DRHRE, 6DRHRG, 6DRHRJ), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 1.8 (6D6FZB), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 1.8 16V (6D6FYC), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 2.0 16V (6DRFJC, 6DRFJE, 6DRFJF), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 2.2 16V (6D3FYH, 6D3FYE), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 2.7 HDi (6DUHZJ, 6DUHZF), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 2.2 HDi 170 (6D4HTH), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 2.0 HDi (6DRHRH), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 2.2 HDi (6D4HPH), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 2.0 HDi (6DRHHA), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 2.0 16V (6DRFJC, 6DRFJF), PEUGEOT 407 (6D_) 2.0 HDi (6DRHLG, 6DRHLE) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake pads on PEUGEOT 407 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pads for 407 (6D_) and other PEUGEOT models
Tools
Replacement: brake pads – Peugeot 407 saloon. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
Wheel impact socket #19
Torque wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake pads – Peugeot 407 saloon. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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 407 saloon. Use the following procedure:
  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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    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 407 saloon
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. 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 fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
  7. Step 9
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake pads – Peugeot 407 saloon. 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.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: brake pads – Peugeot 407 saloon. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
  10. Step 12
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    Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake pads – Peugeot 407 saloon. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  11. Step 13
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
  12. Step 14
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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 407 saloon. Tip from AUTODOC:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
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