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Replacing Handbrake Shoes and Rear Brake Pads

Model: Peugeot 406 MK 1 - Years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Brake pads

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Position the vehicle on suitable axle stands and remove the rear wheel. Loosen the disc retaining bolts with a impact screwdriver, then remove the retaining pins of the pads by releasing the spring and pulling out the pads themselves.

Through the hole in the disc, access the adjustment nut for the shoes and loosen it to facilitate the removal of the disc, which also acts as a drum for the handbrake. Next, detach the complete shoes with the corresponding ratchet.

Clean the shoe seating with a wire brush, grease the shoe mounting points, the adjustment nut, and the ratchet. Install the new shoes by securing them correctly and insert the drum, fastening it with the appropriate pins.

Clean and grease the pad seating and the retaining pins before inserting the new pads and pump the brake pedal until it offers the correct resistance.


Updated on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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