Changing the front discs and pads on a Citroën C5 II

Using a flat screwdriver , lever the caliper spring to relax it.

Pull it to remove it

Loosen the disk screws using a T30 Torx key

Remove the screws from the disc

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

Using a ratchet and a 7 mm Allen socket, unscrew the caliper columns without removing them.

Place a flathead screwdriver between the disc and the pad to push the caliper piston back by levering it with the screwdriver.

This allows you to avoid using a piston pusher.

Pull the pad in the caliper to remove it

Pull the pad on the disc to remove it

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

Unscrew and remove the screws from the yoke using the ratchet and a 55 Torx socket.

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

If necessary, tap the disc with a mallet to free it.

Pull the disc out of the hub

Rotate the strut for better access

Clean the screed using brake cleaner and a wire brush

Clean the hub in the same way

Compare the dimensions of the pads and the attachment system

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

Place the disc on the hub

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

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

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

Replace the caliper yoke on the hub

Replace the two 55 Torx screws

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

Force the plate to insert it

Replace the second pad on the caliper yoke

Replace the caliper on the yoke

Tighten the caliper columns using the 7 mm Allen socket ratchet .

Replace the dust covers on the columns

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

Place the second part using a mallet

Do the same on the other side