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

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) and other CITROËN models

CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_)

AUTODOC recommends

Replace the brake disks on the car Citroen C3 in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Fully lower the parking brake lever.

Step 2

Place wedge blocks under the front wheels.

Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.
Step 4

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Remove the rear wheels.
Step 6.1

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening

Step 6.2
Step 7

Remove the brake caliper.

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.Do not press the brake pedal after removing the brake pads. This will lead to the piston drop out of the brake cylinder, brake fluid leakage and the system depressurization.
Step 8.1

Remove the brake pads.

Step 8.2
Step 9.1

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening

Step 9.2
Step 10

Remove the caliper bracket
Step 11.1

Unscrew the brake disc mounting bolts and remove it.

Step 11.2

Step 11.3

AutoDoc recommends:

Clean the hub and apply high temperature grease to the seating surface of the disc.
Step 12.1

Install the new brake disc on the hub and tighten the screws.

Step 12.2

Step 12.3
Step 13

Install the brake caliper bracket
Step 14.1

Tighten the brake caliper bracket

Step 14.2
Step 15.1

Install the brake pads.

Step 15.2
Step 16

Press the piston into the brake caliper.
Step 17.1

Install the brake caliper and fix it.

Step 17.2

Step 17.3
Step 18

Install the wheel.
Step 19

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.

AutoDoc recommends:

Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.With the Citroen C3 engine off, pump the brake pedal several times until you feel considerable resistancePerform test braking when driving at an average speed, the Citroen C3 should not pull to one side.

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