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How to Replace Front Brake Pads on a Citroen C3

Model: Citroen C3 FC, FN - Years 2002-2009
Part: Brake pads

In this tutorial video, learn how to replace the brake pads on a first-generation Citroen C3, produced from 2002 to 2009. First, lift the car and remove the front wheel, then take a flathead screwdriver and insert it into the slot on the brake caliper, using it as a lever to retract the brake piston. Once done, unscrew the lower bolt of the brake caliper with a 13 mm socket wrench and lift it off. Now, remove the old brake pads, clean their housing, and insert new pads, then reverse the procedure to reassemble everything.

Updated on 15 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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