how do i change the brake pads on a peugeot 207?

Loosen wheel nuts slightly ,then raise car securely on jack, remembering level ground and handbrake. If the car is in gear it can help when lining up wheel bolts. I then take wheel off and with key in ignition turn first wheel onto full lock (front out), this gives easier access to brakes. Using 13 ml. spanner loosen lower calliper nut( it is behind calliper and the lower nut. Take nut out (your new pads should have new nut in box) Using screwdriver or tyre lever pivot calliper ( lever outwards from bottom) round top nut and secure at top(it sits itself). Brake pads can easily be lifted out with small screwdriver. Check disc condition. It is worth changing disc( or at least having them checked) if you are at all doubtful. New pads go in in reverse order to removal. The piston needs to be pushed back into cylinder as it will have moved out to take up wear in pads. The best tool I find is a G clamp. Put threaded end of G clamp into piston and gently tighten. The piston will slowly be pushed back into cylinder. until it is flush. There are different views about releasing bleed nipple to allow fluid out to prevent seal damage.I loosen reservoir cap and push piston slowly and have never had any problems, its up to you. The calliper should now pivot down over pads. It is necessary to push back small sliding grommet at both bolts. It is difficult to explain but obvious when you are doing it.Put new bolt in to hold calliper and that's it. They are the easiest pads I have ever changed.Re-assemle, checking fluid level which should be higher than when you started. Straighten steering and put wheel back on. Put nuts on semi -tight. Check wheel nuts after the wheel is on the ground, and then check again, diagonally. Press pedal to allow piston to move against pads. then do other side. ALWAYS test brakes carefully in quiet traffic as if the discs are marked the pedal won't settle immediately.It may take a little while. If you are going to try and change any disc pads the 207 are the ones you should start on. Good luck.PS did I mention checking wheel nuts?

Merlin
May 2013