Changing the front brake pads on a Citroën DS5

Securing the vehicle: removing and refitting the wheel

'LIFT AND WEDGE' Properly raise the vehicle using a jack and two stands, it is for your safety

Once the wheel screws are removed, here is the disc brake which has 52,000 km.

Using a flat screwdriver, remove the springs on the plate by pivoting the spring forward.

Using the flat screwdriver, spread a plate from the disc to give it some play, in order to come out better. l'étrier

Remove the protective caps from the caliper mounting screws.

With a 45 male torx key unscrew the 2 caliper fixing screws. photo 2 & 3.

As the caliper is removed, take the opportunity to check the thickness of the disc. Here 29 mm for a minimum thickness of 24 mm.

Perform the disassembly on the right side, in the picture the reassembly on the left side.

2 of the 4 pads have clips to be inserted into the caliper piston, photo 3.

Once les 2 plaquettes positioned, put the caliper back in place and tighten the screws.

Replace the protective caps on the 4 screws.

Last step: put the springs back in place, mount the wheels without forgetting to check the tightness.

Remember to re-prime your brakes by pressing the pedal several times until it becomes hard.