My g/f drove home with a 'funny noise' coming from the brakes. In the morning I had a look ad driver side...disc worn but drivable to garege (I thought) till I looked at passenger side.
The disc is the twin vented type and one half has completely sheared off. After I'd recovered from the shock of what 'could' have happened...I find out that it hasn't been serviced in the 18 months since she'd owned it...although Peugeot had fitted a new g/box 6 months ago. I fancy having a go at doing this job myself as it would otherwise be a suspended tow to a garage. My question is this:.
How difficult would it be to do (I can do both sides of my '96 fiesta in 35 to 40 mins) but suspect that these brakes are technologically more complex.
Also...are there likely to be problems with ABS sensors?
Hope someone can advise as I don't want to start what I can't finish
Many thanks
Gareth
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Has the car missed a service? The interval is 2yrs/20K miles on some Peugeots.
If it has been correctly services, then surely this is a warranty job? If the car has breakdown then they'll recover it to the garage.
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Thanks for your reply.
To tell you the truth, I'm not sure when its last service was except she's had it 18 months and its not been serviced during that time other than a gearbox replacement but has covered just over 100k. I'm not sure if Peugeot would guarantee the car after 100k (I might well be wrong of course). I was just thinking whether it was a job I could do myself as I've done a few discs before but on relatively simple cars. ie. are there any problems I'm likely to come across esp regarding ABS sensors?
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Don't know this car, but ABS sensors are usually on the hub assy and pick up off a reluctor ring (toothed ring) on the outer CV joint. You shouldn't have to disturb the ABS
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Thanks for your reply. To tell you the truth, I'm not sure when its last service was except she's had it 18 months and its not been serviced during that time other than a gearbox replacement but has covered just over 100k. I'm not sure if Peugeot would guarantee the car after 100k (I might well be wrong of course).
Ah - sorry. Maybe 'cos the 206cc is relatively recent, I just assumed you meant she'd had it 18mths from new.
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If it has been correctly services, then surely this is a warranty job?
I wouldn't put any money on it!
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if you can do the brakes on a fiesta you can do this just take your time one side at a time it's not a race!!
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Thanks bigtee...thats just what I wanted to know really, whether there were any awkward bits I might need special tools for. If you're right, and I have any fingers left I'll let you know how I get on.
Thanks to all who replied
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The usual problem changing disks on an old car is that the countersunk screws holding the disk to the hub are immovable. It's often less damaging to drill theses out and fit new ones - don't use a hammer or an impact screwdriver on a wheel hub unless you want to risk damaging the bearings.
Once the disk screws are out, jack up the whole front end of the car, engage first gear and run the engine at idle. Gently apply the brakes. One disk will break free first, stop and insert 2 wheel bolts on that side, then repeat to free the other one. Observe all usual safety precautions when doing this, and have the car well supported both sides on axle stands.
If your car has Bendix calipers, you may then be able to remove the disks just by removing the brake pads - no need to unbolt the caliper.
Ensure that the mating surfaces of the disk and hub are scrupulously clean, and apply a smear of copper based anti-seize compound. Use new screws to fix the disk if necessary, don't leave them out or concentricity may be affected. Degrease thoroughly the new disk, fit new pads and operate brakes several times before starting to bring the pads in contact with the disk.
In view of the history of your car, change the brake fluid.
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Sounds like good advice there...almost step by step except for the tea! I won't be able to do it exactly like you suggest but will give it a go. Good tip re: popping the brakes to break the 'seal' on the discs themselves. Gonna take the thing apart tomorrow and report back.
Once again...thanks for all your input fellas
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well fella's....job done :)
Really fiddly spring arrangement I thought and the motor factors gave me the wrong discs but otherwise no problem at all. As a matter of interest, I was amazed at the cost too
1 Pair vented front discs = £30
1 Set of brake pads = £21
Grand total = £51 (I already had brake fluid here)
Total time on the job about 45mins per side
I wonder what a main dealer would have charged for this work?
Once again, a big thank you to all who replied
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Most people don't realize how cheap modern discs are and carry on until their current ones are unsafe-discs can usually be changed as quick as pads.
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