How to replace the rear brake pads on any vehicle 
(shown on Peugeot 5008)

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  • OVERALL DIFFICULTY INDEX: 3/10
  • IF YOU HAVE NO TOOLS YOU PAY $ 15 TO GET THEM FOR THIS JOB.
  • IF YOU HAVE NO EXPERIENCE YOU SPEND 2.5 HOURS TO CARRY OUT THIS JOB
  • RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH FROM A FALLING VEHICLE​
BEFORE YOU START
  • It is mandatory to use jack stands. Any intervention nearby or beneath a vehicle that stands on a manual or hydraulic jack MUST be secured with one or more jack stands used on a horizontal surface.
  • The job is technically simple but requires some force for removing and refitting the wheels.​ 
  • Wash the car with a water jet machine or at least the wheels prior to this intervention for reducing the level of brake dust.
DISCLAIMER:
Our pictorials are of informative nature and do illustrate works carried out by ourselves at our own premises for our own use and satisfaction.
Readers who envisage to carry out similar works inspired by the below method shall do this at their own risks and liability.
NOTE: The below works occurred on a 2011 Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP but remain similar on many other vehicles.
Click on the below link for our updated tutorial showing a Peugeot 5008 II.
Also click on the lower link to see how to inspect brake pads and decide on their replacement:

Before lifting the vehicle for brake pads replacement

Remove the wheel bolts covers if available.
Slacken just a little each of the bolts.
Block the opposite wheel with any object to prevent the car from moving once lifted.

Lifting and securing the vehicle in order to replace the rear brakes

Lift your vehicle by placing your jack in the intended place only, whether you're using a bottle jack, hydraulic jack or diamond jack.
Use one or more jack stands to secure your car, see more about how to safely lift a vehicle...

Taking off the used rear brake pads of the Peugeot 5008 or any car

​1- The rear brakes calipers must be removed for accessing the brake pads.
2- Start by releasing the electric handbrake.
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3- The brake caliper is held by 2 bolts. In some cases you need two spanners, one for the caliper bolt and one for blocking the counter nut.
4- Remove the lower bolt of the rear brake caliper first.
5- Upon removing the first bolt, you will be able to tilt up the caliper around the other one freeing the brake pads. 
6- Take off the worn brake pads.

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Remove the upper bolt and take off the caliper.
​Leave the hydraulic hose and the handbrake cable connected.

Pushing back the caliper piston of the electric rear brakes

Unlike front brakes, you will not be able to push back the caliper piston simply by applying a pressure on it, and this is because of the handbrake. You need them to apply pressure while rotating the piston clockwise.
1- Start by fixing a C-clamp and apply pressure on the piston of the caliper.
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2- You can buy a specific tool, yet an angle grinder tool also does the job.
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4- Rotate the piston by 1/8th of a turn with the angle grinder tool  then apply pressure with the C-clamp to push it in. 
5- Repeat the procedure a few times until the piston is completely pushed back into its seat inside the caliper.

Fitting new rear brake pads and accessories on the Peugeot 5008

The new rear brake pads are supplied with a set of new fixing clips and bolts, although some kits do not include the accessories, rather only the pads.
Replace the brake pad holding spring with the new one as shown.
If it's not supplied, take off the old spring, clean it, apply a bit of brake grease on it and fit it back.
Place the brake pads in their holders and refit the caliper, hold it temporarily with the new bolts without tightening them yet.
Check the following:
  • That the brake pad springs are well in contact with the caliper body (first picture)
  • That the hydraulic hose and the handbrake cable are not distorted or bent (second picture)
Tighten the bolts, reverse all above operations, lower the car and proceed to the opposite side.

Buy your Peugeot rear brakes from our partners' stores, make sure of the compatibility with your vehicle:

Final checklist before driving your Peugeot 3008 - 5008

  1. Turn on the engine WITHOUT DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
  2. Press the brake pedal several times until it becomes stiff as usual. Do not continue to "pump".
  3. Apply the electric handbrake and make sure that the light comes on.
  4. Drive and test the brakes gently, avoid strong braking during the first 100Km after pad replacement.

See also our other tutorials on car brakes