How to Replace Brake Discs and Pads on a Dacia Sandero II

Let's see how to replace the brake discs and pads on a Dacia Sandero II: Park the vehicle on a level surface, engage the handbrake, and loosen the wheel bolts before lifting the car with a jack. Remove the wheel to access the brake assembly.

Unscrew the bolts securing the brake caliper and carefully remove it. Do not disconnect the brake line, but secure the caliper aside. Remove the screws holding the disc to the hub and take it out. If the disc is rusted on, gently tap its surface with a rubber mallet.

Use a hook or zip tie to avoid stressing the brake line. Next, remove the caliper bracket that holds the pads in place.

Thoroughly brush the hub with a wire brush to remove rust and dirt. This step is essential to ensure a flat surface and proper fitting.

Clean the new discs with a specific degreaser to remove the factory protective oil (you can find discs and pads on eBay with code 277918760211 for £68.70 with free delivery). Position the new disc on the hub and tighten the fixing screws to the torque specified in the manual (usually 8-12 Nm). Fit the new pads in the bracket and reattach the caliper, tightening the bolts to the correct torque (typically 35-50 Nm). Never change the discs without fitting new pads.

Before restarting the engine, pump the brake pedal several times until you feel solid resistance. This pressurises the fluid and brings the pads closer to the disc.

Refit the wheel, lower the car, and tighten the bolts to the correct torque. Conduct a brief low-speed brake test to ensure everything is functioning correctly.