Rear brakes on 406

howzat · Unread post by **howzat** » 12 Sep 2007, 21:35

I was reading a website which lists problems likely to be found on used cars. Of the 406 it said check the rear brakes because it had discs , pads and "shoes". It was suggested that one should allow £850 for this if the car had exceeded 50k. What is this all about please?

Unread post by **elma** » 13 Sep 2007, 00:55

sounds like a mistake to me.
406 could have rear discs or drums depending on the model.
I think allow £85 is more likely.

504GLD · Unread post by **504GLD** » 13 Sep 2007, 01:05

it could of also been refering to replacement of the rear suspension unit to which on most Peugeots can suffer from failure of the bearings. Exchange recon units are around £415.

Unread post by **elma** » 13 Sep 2007, 01:06

Is that the rear arm bearing problem?

504GLD · Unread post by **504GLD** » 13 Sep 2007, 13:32

thats the one. Don't let it put you off too much just check the car sits ok on the rear, and of course has a new MOT ! There are various firms thats do a drive in, drive out exchanage or free? postage for DIY.

np · Unread post by np » 15 Sep 2007, 13:21

howzat wrote:Of the 406 it said check the rear brakes because it had discs , pads and "shoes"

A 406 with rear disc brakes does have discs,pads & "shoes".The shoes are the handbrake,they push againts the inside of the disc mounting on the hub side(like a drum).I`ve got to look at mine as they only just pasted the MOT yesterday.The handbrake has been getting worse over the last few months,& the discs are 76k old,so have a fair old lip on them now.

fastandfurryous · Unread post by **fastandfurryous** » 21 Sep 2007, 10:47

elma wrote:Is that the rear arm bearing problem?

AFAIK the 406 has multilink rear suspension. It's only the 106/205/309/306/405 that have the infamous rubbish needle roller bearings on the axle tube.

Like all car "look out for these problems" websites, they're quoting PSA prices, and PSA labour rates to change absolutely everything.

I can imagine changing rear discs, pads, shoes and calipers and so on, along with Labour rates at a london Peugeot garage could well cost £850.

GSB · Unread post by **GSB** » 27 Sep 2007, 15:19

I replaced all my 406 discs/ pads hbrake shoes last year. Don't bother with rear hand brake kit at £94 I just cleaned up old stuck adjusters worked fine. about £175 the lot.

http://www.parts4peugeot.com/acatalog/O ... s_178.html

R discs £60
R pads £15
HB Shoes £32
F discs £45
F pads £23

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