Changing the brake caliper guides - Citroën C2

Raise and chock the rear of the vehicle. Remove the wheels to gain access to the braking system.

Securing the vehicle: removing and refitting the wheel

In the vehicle, release the handbrake lever.

Pull the handbrake cable to remove it for easier changing

The brake caliper has two fixing screws.

Using a 13mm socket and a 15mm wrench, remove the screw

In the same way, remove the second screw.

Remove the two screws supporting the caliper.

Be careful not to kink the brake fluid line

Remove the caliper and use tensioners to support it without damaging the hose.

Remove the brake pads.

Remove the caliper bracket held by two T50 Torx screws.

Remove the brake caliper spring set with pliers

Identify the stirrup columns

Pull the column to see the tear in the bellows where the grease is escaping.

To remove everything, pull firmly on the column to unclip the bellows from the caliper body.

Place the second column in the same way.

Clean the caliper wells with degreaser and a swab

Clean the caliper completely with a degreaser

Compare columns and bellows

Apply the grease supplied with the columns into the well

Also apply grease to the bellows

Insert the column and bellows assembly into the stirrup

Push firmly to clip the lip of the gaiter onto the groove of the caliper

Install a new set of brake caliper springs

Open the brake fluid reservoir cap

Use a piston pusher to push the piston away from the caliper.

Apply threadlock to the two caliper bracket screws.

Secure the caliper bracket and tighten with the torque wrench

Place the new brake pads.

Replace the brake caliper.

Use the new fixing screws with thread lock.

Tighten the caliper screws and reattach the handbrake cable.

Press the brake pedal several times until it becomes hard.

Check the brake fluid level and close the reservoir