Modern cars need more and more maintenance, on the other hand, there are some more or less essential ones. Today, we will look at a maintenance action that is essential to assure your security at the steering wheel of your car. Indeed, we are going to explain to you how to replace the brake pads of your car in a Citroen Ds3? To do so , in a first step, we are going to find out why it is essential to change the brake pads of your car, in a second part, we are going to find out what is the method to change the brake pads of your Citroen Ds3, and to conclude, what is the price of this part.

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For what reason changing the brake pads from my Citroen Ds3?

Before we find out how to replace the brake pads of your car, we will start our content by describing you what the purpose of the brake pads is, and when they should be changed.

Function of the brake pads on Citroen Ds3

The brake pads on an vehicle have a crucial function in the proper handling of your Citroen Ds3. Indeed, they are the ones that will assure braking capability. They are a form of pairs of metal pads that will pinch the brake discs when you press the brake pedal to slow down and stop your Citroen Ds3. These components are wearing parts and consist of a lining that will wear with time and use, hence the interest of replacing them regularly to maintain optimal braking.

When to replace the brake pads of your Citroen Ds3?

And right now we will demonstrate to you how to know if you need to replace the brake pads of your Citroen Ds3. Bear in mind that based on the employ you have of your car (city or highway for example), the wear of your brake pads will not be the same at all. Indeed, if you use your brakes frequently, their life expectancy will undoubtedly be lowered. We consider that, in general, the brake pads of a vehicle have a service life of about 10,000 to 30,000 kilometres. However, there are specified indicators that should alert you to the wear of your car’s brake pads:

  • A squeaking sound.
  • Longer braking distance.
  • Brake pedal vibration: If this is your case, but your brake pads are in good condition, check our content on brake vibration on Citroen Ds3, to find the source of your problem.
  • A brake pedal that’s too hard or too soft…

If you have any of these symptoms, do not hesitate to check the condition of your brake pads yourself, either by taking out the front wheels and examining their condition, or by going directly to a service area.

How to replace the brake pads of my Citroen Ds3?

We will now go forward to the part you are most focused on, how to change the brake pads from your Citroen Ds3?. Down the page we will describe the simple steps to follow to replace the brake pads of your car accurately:

  • Purchase brake pads adapted to your Citroen Ds3, to achieve this use your car registration to be sure of compatibility with your vehicle when ordering on a specialized website or in a shop.
  • Put your car on stands (being careful to lock the handbrake and engage a gear and unlock the bolts of the wheels you want to act on before you lift the car).
  • Take out the wheels in question.
  • Before taking out the clamp from your calipers, think about using a flat screwdriver to lever between the pad and the disc to entirely push the piston of your calipers, otherwise you will not be able to put the new brake pads.
  • In most cases, thanks to a big Torx tip, you’ll have 2 screws to remove to be able to change the brake pads of your car and thus be able to take out the brake calipers from it.
  • Once you take off the clamp from your calipers, you will be able to serenely take off the two old pads and swap them with the new brake pads.
  • Make certain they are in the correct placement before you re-install the brake calipers on your Citroen Ds3.
  • Make sure to complete locking your wheels on the ground, otherwise your transmission will be damaged.
  • To finish, think that brake pads need a running-in period of 500 to 1000km, so you will have to drive very cautiously the first 100km and be cautious until you reach 500km.

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That’s it, now you know how to change the brake pads on your car.

What is the price of brake pads for an Citroen Ds3?

Finally, last part of our content on the operation to change the brake pads of your Citroen Ds3. It’s just to give you an idea of the price of the brake pads of your car. Based on the finish of your car (sport or not), the pads will be different and therefore the price will also change, on the other hand, in most cases it will take between 20 and 40 € for a set of 4 brake pads at a specific online site like Oscaro, you can find here their entire offer of brake pads for your car. The benefit of this type of site is the choice, the price and the after-sales service you get. Finally, if you go to a workshop or specialized shops you should be able to find the set of pads between 30 and 60€.

If you have any additional questions about the Citroen Ds3, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen Ds3 category.