Changing front discs and pads on Peugeot 306 (solid discs)

With the vehicle on the ground, slightly loosen the wheel bolts.

Raise the vehicle using a jack, and place a jack stand under the cradle.

Finish loosening the wheel bolts, then remove the wheel.

Loosen the brake fluid reservoir cap to make it easier to push the caliper pistons back in.

Using a pry bar or screwdriver, push the piston inward, leveraging between the outer pad and the caliper.

Do not force too much during this operation if you are not changing the disc, otherwise you risk scratching it.

Loosen and remove the column screw using a ratchet and a 13mm socket.

Tilt the caliper up to access the pads

Remove the pads by pulling them outwards. If necessary, you can use a screwdriver to help you use them as leverage.

Loosen the two caliper bracket screws using a ratchet and 19mm socket.

These screws may be very tight. Don't hesitate to use an extension or a tube.

Remove the caliper and then wedge it or attach it to the shock absorber spring using a clamp.

Never let the caliper hang. This puts tension on the brake hose!

Locate the disc screws, then remove them using an impact driver and a T30 bit.

Compare discs by checking the number of holes, outside diameter, thickness, inside diameter and offset of the inner part of the disc.

Clean the hub with a wire brush to avoid metal residue or rough spots between the hub and the new disc.

Replace the new disc, along with the disc screws (use new screws if they came with the discs).

Reinstall the caliper bracket by securing the two 19mm screws and tightening them to the correct torque.

Compare the new pads to the old ones, checking the general shape, height, width.

Using a piston pusher, push the piston back as far as it will go, so that you can then put the new pads back in.

Place the new pads in the caliper bracket.

Replace the column screw, making sure the lugs are aligned with the caliper bracket, then tighten it using a ratchet and a 13mm socket.

Reinstall the wheel, then return the vehicle to the ground. Tighten the wheel bolts to the correct torque using a torque wrench.

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

In the vehicle, prime the brake system by pumping the brake pedal several times until it becomes stiff.

Take a test drive.

In order to respect the running-in of the pads, apply moderate braking during the first 300-500 km.