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I'm going to change my discs and pads on my Peugeot Partner. I have a little query concerning the piston retraction. In the Haynes manual it says to clamp the brake hose and use a brake bleed kit. But every other tuition shows to siphon a small amount from the brake resovoir. Which is best. Also is it essential to replace the guide pin bolts or can they be reused with a suitable relocking compound? Thanks

 

[Paul4274]

Brake renewel

I realise l dont have the same vehicle as you (l own a 307 2.0 hdi), l changed my discs and pads all round, The front ones l just pushed the pistons back into there calipers but the rear required a winding in tool. I had to borrow one of my friend as they cost roughly 70 quid.
With regards to the brake fluid l would just syringe some off, l have tried both ways, (mole grips and syringe) it is so much easyier. Dont get me wrong applying a pair of moles grips is simple, but there is no chance of damage to the brake hoses if you just syringe some out.
Hope this helps,
Good luck Paul

 

[Whistler]

Its much easier to fit your pads, and then remove the lid on the reservoir for the break fluid, and then place a cloth or rag around the reservoir, and then pump the breaks till at a satisfactory braking level, jobs done, hope this helps, as its the easiest way possible, other than bleeding, plus, on removing the bleed nipples, 7 out of 10 times the nipple will just break off. Regards whistler, ps if youd like any more help please dont hesitate to post up