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Introduction

How to change front brake discs and pads on Citroën C5 II

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  1. 
With the help of a flat screwdriver, lever the caliper spring to relax it

Pull it to remove it

Pull it to remove it
    • With the help of a flat screwdriver, lever the caliper spring to relax it

    • Pull it to remove it

  2. 
Loosen the disk screws using a Torx T30 key

Remove the screws from the disc

Remove the screws from the disc
    • Loosen the disk screws using a Torx T30 key

    • Remove the screws from the disc

  3. 
Remove the two caps from the caliper columns by simply pulling on them

Remove the two caps from the caliper columns by simply pulling on them
    • Remove the two caps from the caliper columns by simply pulling on them

  4. 
With the help of a pawl and a 7 allen socket unscrew the caliper columns without removing them

With the help of a pawl and a 7 allen socket unscrew the caliper columns without removing them
    • With the help of a pawl and a 7 allen socket unscrew the caliper columns without removing them

  5. 
Place a flat screwdriver between the disc and the pad to push the caliper piston back using the screwdriver as a lever

This allows you to avoid using any piston pusher

This allows you to avoid using any piston pusher
    • Place a flat screwdriver between the disc and the pad to push the caliper piston back using the screwdriver as a lever

    • This allows you to avoid using any piston pusher

  6. 
Pull the pad in the caliper to remove it

Pull the pad in the caliper to remove it
    • Pull the pad in the caliper to remove it

  7. 
Pull the pad on the disc to remove it

Pull the pad on the disc to remove it
    • Pull the pad on the disc to remove it

  8. 
Place the caliper on the strut or hang it so as not to damage the brake hose.

Place the caliper on the strut or hang it so as not to damage the brake hose.
    • Place the caliper on the strut or hang it so as not to damage the brake hose.

  9. 
Unscrew and remove the screws from the yoke using the pawl and a 55 torx socket

Unscrew and remove the screws from the yoke using the pawl and a 55 torx socket

Unscrew and remove the screws from the yoke using the pawl and a 55 torx socket
    • Unscrew and remove the screws from the yoke using the pawl and a 55 torx socket

  10. 
Remove the caliper yoke once the two screws have been removed.

Remove the caliper yoke once the two screws have been removed.

Remove the caliper yoke once the two screws have been removed.
    • Remove the caliper yoke once the two screws have been removed.

  11. 
If necessary, give a blow of mallet on the disk to unlock it

Pull the disc to remove it from the hub

Pull the disc to remove it from the hub
    • If necessary, give a blow of mallet on the disk to unlock it

    • Pull the disc to remove it from the hub

  12. 
Rotate the strut for better access

Rotate the strut for better access
    • Rotate the strut for better access

  13. 
Clean the screed using brake cleaner and a wire brush

Clean the screed using brake cleaner and a wire brush
    • Clean the screed using brake cleaner and a wire brush

  14. 
Clean the hub in the same way

Clean the hub in the same way

Clean the hub in the same way
    • Clean the hub in the same way

  15. 
Compare the dimensions of the pads and the attachment system

Compare the dimensions of the pads and the attachment system
    • Compare the dimensions of the pads and the attachment system

  16. 
Compare the dimensions of the new discs with the old ones as well as the number of holes for the retaining screws.

Compare the dimensions of the new discs with the old ones as well as the number of holes for the retaining screws.
    • Compare the dimensions of the new discs with the old ones as well as the number of holes for the retaining screws.

  17. 
Place the disc on the hub

Rotate the disc on the hub to align the retaining screw holes

Rotate the disc on the hub to align the retaining screw holes
    • Place the disc on the hub

    • Rotate the disc on the hub to align the retaining screw holes

  18. 
Replace the retaining screws on the disc and tighten them using the Torx T30 key

Replace the retaining screws on the disc and tighten them using the Torx T30 key

Replace the retaining screws on the disc and tighten them using the Torx T30 key
    • Replace the retaining screws on the disc and tighten them using the Torx T30 key

  19. 
Apply some brake cleaner and rub with a cloth to remove the paraffin layer present on the disc

Apply some brake cleaner and rub with a cloth to remove the paraffin layer present on the disc

Apply some brake cleaner and rub with a cloth to remove the paraffin layer present on the disc
    • Apply some brake cleaner and rub with a cloth to remove the paraffin layer present on the disc

  20. 
Replace the caliper yoke on the hub

Replace the caliper yoke on the hub

Replace the caliper yoke on the hub
    • Replace the caliper yoke on the hub

  21. 
Replace the two screws Torx 55

Replace the two screws Torx 55

Replace the two screws Torx 55
    • Replace the two screws Torx 55

  22. 
Replace the pad in the caliper, the pad hook in the piston

Force the plate to insert it

Force the plate to insert it
    • Replace the pad in the caliper, the pad hook in the piston

    • Force the plate to insert it

  23. 
Replace the second pad on the caliper yoke

Replace the second pad on the caliper yoke

Replace the second pad on the caliper yoke
    • Replace the second pad on the caliper yoke

  24. 
Replace the caliper on the yoke

Replace the caliper on the yoke
    • Replace the caliper on the yoke

  25. 
Tighten the caliper columns using the pawl of the 7 allen socket 

Tighten the caliper columns using the pawl of the 7 allen socket 

Tighten the caliper columns using the pawl of the 7 allen socket
    • Tighten the caliper columns using the pawl of the 7 allen socket

  26. 
Replace the dust covers on the columns

Replace the dust covers on the columns
    • Replace the dust covers on the columns

  27. 
Replace the spring on the caliper starting from the top or bottom

Place the second part using a mallet

Place the second part using a mallet
    • Replace the spring on the caliper starting from the top or bottom

    • Place the second part using a mallet

  28. 
Do the same on the other side

Do the same on the other side
    • Do the same on the other side

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