Changing the front brake pads and discs on a Peugeot 308 1.6 Hdi

Using the flat screwdriver, lever the plate to slightly push the piston back in.

Using the flat wrench, ratchet and 13 socket, loosen the column screws, starting with the bottom one.

Rotate the caliper and slide it out on the column axle

Using a strong wire, hook the brake caliper to the shock absorber spring

Using the flat screwdriver, remove the piston shim

Remove the brake pads by simply pulling on them

Withdraw the 4 slides in metal by pulling hard on it

Using the ratchet and the T55 torx socket (some models require an E16 female socket), unscrew the 2 screws from the caliper support

Withdraw the caliper bracket

Using the impact screwdriver and the T35 torx socket, remove the disc retaining screws

Please keep these screws to reuse them for reassembly.

Remove the disc by pulling on it

Using the wire brush, brush the wheel hub

Spray the wheel hub with brake cleaner and wipe with a cloth

Apply a thin film of copper grease to the wheel hub when fitting the new disc.

Compare brake discs

Compare brake pads

Compare slides

Using the wire brush and brake cleaner, clean the caliper bracket.

Place the disc, making sure to center the holes

Install the disc retaining screws

Tighten the retaining screws using the impact screwdriver

Replace the caliper bracket and tighten the 2 screws using the ratchet and the T55 torx socket

Position the slides by pressing on them

Place the brake pads and press them against the disc

Grease the columns of the stirrup

Put the columns back in place

Replace the piston shim by pushing on it

Put the stirrup back in place

Using the flat wrench, ratchet and 13 socket, tighten the screws on the columns, starting with the top one.

Press the brake pedal several times to put the piston back in place.