How hard is it to put new pads on Citroen xsara Picasso ? I've not done it before but would like to try it myself, how hard a job is it from 1 to 10, 1 being easy.
It's 2005 model
Front brakes
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Re: Front brakes
Standard stuff really, Do you have a Haynes book for the car ?
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Re: Front brakes
No I don't have one
Re: Front brakes
Looked for video on how to but nothing for my car
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Re: Front brakes
3-4, depending on the state of the bolts and guide pins. On my 307, the were battered, and I ended up rounding out the head.
Also, invest in a good brake bleeding kit, as you'll need to push the piston back without causing air to get in to the system. To push the pistons back, a g-clamp is probably the cheapest device to use, or pay a bit more for a wind-back tool.
In a nutshell, it's a case of;
jack car up
wheels off
remove caliper
remove pads
check condition of disc
wind back piston (you may need more info on this)
new pads on
new guide pins
caliper back on
torque up
wheels on
lower car
torque wheels
Also, invest in a good brake bleeding kit, as you'll need to push the piston back without causing air to get in to the system. To push the pistons back, a g-clamp is probably the cheapest device to use, or pay a bit more for a wind-back tool.
In a nutshell, it's a case of;
jack car up
wheels off
remove caliper
remove pads
check condition of disc
wind back piston (you may need more info on this)
new pads on
new guide pins
caliper back on
torque up
wheels on
lower car
torque wheels
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Re: Front brakes
If they wind back (will have 2 indents/registers on the face) wouldn't recommend using a G-lamp, which is fine for those that just press in.
In either event, I'd avoid backing off bleed nipple to make it easier, if at al poss - simply because I'm paranoid about shearing them.
In either event, I'd avoid backing off bleed nipple to make it easier, if at al poss - simply because I'm paranoid about shearing them.
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Re: Front brakes
Std brakes on the front of a Xsara Picasso, no need to wind back. If it's never had new discs, then it will probably need those as well, which complicates matters a bit. I can't remember the specifics on this car, it was a while ago, but I don't remember it being too hard. There are several different types of pads, so you will need to get the wheels off and have a look to see which is fitted. There are plenty of how-to's on youtube - but i couldn't obviously see one for Xsara Picasso. It's all pretty similar though.
Richard W
Re: Front brakes
Many thanks guys
Will take a look sunday
Will take a look sunday
Re: Front brakes
Had brakes done but discs need replacing as mentioned, been looking for some but was asked what size mine are ?
I said I have no idea, I gave them my reg so thought they would have know by that
Would these fit
BARGAIN AUTO PARTS
Specification
Part Number DSK519
Make Citroen
Model Description Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi
Model Range Xsara Picasso [00-10]
Year 6/2000-3/2006
Centre Diameter 66.0mm
Disc Diameter 266.0mm
Disc Thickness 20.5mm
Disc Minimum Thickness 18.5mm
Mounting 4
Disc Overall Height 27.4mm
Disc Type Vented
Fitting Position Front
Product Description Apec Brake Disc
Quantity 1
I said I have no idea, I gave them my reg so thought they would have know by that
Would these fit
BARGAIN AUTO PARTS
Specification
Part Number DSK519
Make Citroen
Model Description Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi
Model Range Xsara Picasso [00-10]
Year 6/2000-3/2006
Centre Diameter 66.0mm
Disc Diameter 266.0mm
Disc Thickness 20.5mm
Disc Minimum Thickness 18.5mm
Mounting 4
Disc Overall Height 27.4mm
Disc Type Vented
Fitting Position Front
Product Description Apec Brake Disc
Quantity 1