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How to replace front discs and pads on the Citroen C3

Model: Citroen C3 SC - Years 2009-2016
Part: Brake pads

In this video, we will see how to replace the front discs and pads on the Citroen C3: we open the brake fluid cap, lift the front of the vehicle and remove the front wheels; we turn the disc outwards, insert a screwdriver into the front of the caliper and lever to retract the piston. Make sure it is retracted as much as possible before moving on to the next step, which is to unlock the caliper bolts. Remove the caliper and tie it with a piece of rope to prevent damage to the brake hose. Remove the pads and check the sliding of the bolts in the caliper, then remove the disc fixing bolts, which may be stuck inside. It may be necessary to unlock it with a hammer. Clean the hub with a wire brush. Before installing the new disc, it is necessary to clean it with a specific detergent, fix it with its bolts, reassemble the cover, bearings and then the new pads. It's time to reattach the caliper and secure it with the bolts. We can put the wheels back on and replace the brake fluid cap.

Posted on 15 April 2025 by ScegliAuto

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