Changing the rear brake discs and pads - 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 used brake pads.

Remove the caliper bracket held by two T50 Torx screws.

Use a T30 torx bit to remove the brake disc secured by two screws

Compare the exact dimensions of the brake discs

Use brake cleaner on the hub and disc and its surroundings

Fit the new disc and tighten the two screws using a torque wrench

Clean the surface of the disc again

On the brake caliper bracket, replace the brake pad accessory kit

Apply threadlock to the two caliper bracket screws.

Secure the caliper bracket and tighten with the torque wrench

Open the brake fluid reservoir cap

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

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