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:
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 #19.
Step 4
Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Peugeot 406 saloon
Step 6
Remove the wheel.
Step 7
Remove the retaining springs of the brake pads. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 8
Remove the brake pads retaining clips. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 9
Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 10
Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 11
Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 12
Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
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.
Step 15
Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16
Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17
Remove the brake disc.
Step 18
Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 19
Install the brake disc.
Step 20
Tighten the brake disc fasteners. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
Step 21
Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22
Treat the fastening bolts. Use a sealant.
Step 23
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 24
Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 25
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 26
Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Observe the recommended tightening torque.
Step 27
Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 28
Install the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 29
Install the brake pads retaining clips. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
Step 30
Install the retaining springs of the brake pads. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 31
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
Step 32
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Peugeot 406 saloon. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 33
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Peugeot 406 saloon
Step 34
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 35
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 nm torque.
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