Introduction
The operation must be carried out on both sides of the car
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Remove the hubcap
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Use a 17mm socket to release the 4 wheel studs without removing them.
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Lift the car using a jack
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Install the candles in the place provided for this purpose (reinforced rocker panel)
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Unscrew the 2 brake column screws using a 13 socket.
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Suspend the brake caliper, taking care not to damage the hose, using a wire on the suspension spring
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Check the piston seal. Replace if necessary.
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Push the piston back using a piston pusher.
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Remove the front brake pad by pulling on the clips
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Remove the rear brake pad by pulling on the clips
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Use a flathead screwdriver if necessary to help pry the pads out.
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Apply penetrating oil to the disc and hub.
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Remove the 2 screws from the pad holder using a T55 Torx socket
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Unscrew the 2 disk retaining screws
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The original screws have T30 Torx heads
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Remove the disc with a hammer if necessary
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Check that the 2 columns and the seals slide correctly. Replace or grease if necessary.
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Clean the pad location using a wire brush
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Clean the hub using the wire brush
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Clean the caliper retaining screws and the pad support retainer using a wire brush.
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Fit the new disc. You can lightly grease the contact surface between the hub and the disc with copper grease.
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Clean the surface of the new disc with brake cleaner to remove all traces of grease
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Screw in the 2 disc retaining screws and tighten to 1 daN.m
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The new screws used have a cross-head
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Fit the brake pad support using a T55 Torx socket and tighten the 2 screws to 10.5 daN.m
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Install the clips on the brake pads
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Install the brake pads. Sand the ends of the pads if they are difficult to fit.
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Apply medium thread lock to the brake caliper screws.
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Fit the caliper using the 2 screws on the columns and a 13 socket. Tighten to 3 daN.m
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Put the wheel in place and screw in the 4 studs
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Place the car back on its wheel using the jack
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Tighten the 4 studs crosswise to 8.5 daN.m
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Replace the hubcap
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At this stage, repeat the operation on the opposite wheel (replacement of brake pads and disc)
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Open the brake fluid reservoir
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Check the brake fluid level. The level should be between max and min
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Remove brake fluid using a syringe if the level is above the maximum level
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Add DOT4 brake fluid if the level is below the minimum level
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Start the car and press the brake pedal several times until you feel a hard point. This will reattach the pistons to the pads.
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Dispose of the pads, discs and screws at the recycling center
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Annotate the maintenance log of the operation carried out
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