Brake system of the car Peugeot 305

Brake system specification
Foot brake - Hydraulic, dual circuit, disc brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes on the rear. With servo amplifier, self-adjusting Handbrake - Mechanical, with a cable drive only on the rear brakes Front disc...

General description of the braking system
All Peugeot 305 models have a modern brake system with disc brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes on the rear. The brakes are actuated by a hydraulic system equipped with a servo booster and having a dual master...

Ongoing maintenance
1. All work with the brake system, including maintenance, requires a certain amount of experience and accuracy. All replacement parts must be new and free of defects. It is forbidden to reuse the brake fluid drained...

Bleeding the brake system
1. The brake system only needs to be bled after any part of the brake system has become disconnected, which may have allowed air to enter the system, or if the fluid level in the brake reservoir has dropped so low that...

Bleeding the brakes (all latest models)
1. For all models, it is recommended to use a special tool for bleeding the brakes, powered by compressed air (the spare tire can be used as a source of compressed air). 2. On models equipped with a load-sensing brake...

Brake regulation
Front disc brakes 1. The front disc brakes are fully self-adjusting in the sense that as the friction material of the pads wears out, the pistons move towards the disc, and fluid from the reservoir enters the brakes to...

Disc brake pads — inspection and replacement
1. Before disassembling any part of the brake system, thoroughly clean its parts. Remove dirt with a stiff brush and then clean the parts with hot water and a mild detergent (dishwashing liquid is fine too). Do not use...

Removal and installation of pads of forward disk brakes on models of release after 1983
1. Loosen the nuts or bolts on the front wheels, raise and support the front of the machine and remove the front wheels. Disconnect the front pad wear sensor harness (see photo). 2. If necessary, remove some of the...

Disc brake calipers — removal, reassembly and installation
1. In order not to lose too much brake fluid when disconnecting the front brake hoses, remove the brake reservoir cap, cover the hole with a piece of plastic film (large enough to accommodate a cork float above it) and...

Rear brake drums — removal and installation
1. Loosen the nuts on the rear wheels. 2. Jack up and support the rear of the machine so that the rear wheels are off the ground. Block the front wheels, shift into gear and release the handbrake. 3. Remove the nuts on...

Rear brake pads — removal, inspection and installation
1. Remove the brake drums (see previous section) and clean the rear brakes. Loosen the adjusting bushings of the handbrake cables ( see section 4 ). 2. The Peugeot 305 uses three different types of rear brakes shown in...

Rear wheel cylinders — removal, reassembly and installation
1. Jack up and support the front of the machine. Block the front wheels and put the car into gear. Remove brake drum ( see section 7 ). 2. Remove the cap from the brake reservoir and seal the reservoir opening as...

Brake discs and drums — tidying up by grinding
1. If the wear of the brake discs or drums is within acceptable limits, and they themselves, except for wear, are in good condition, they can be put in order by regrinding. This work should be done by a specialist, but...

Hydraulic tubes — inspection and replacement
1. Periodically, you should carefully inspect all brake pipes, their connections and fittings. 2. Inspect all fittings for leaks and go to the brake hoses. Recent models have reinforced hoses, so check that the wire...

Master cylinder — removal, reassembly and installation
1. A sign of internal leakage of brake fluid from the seals of the master cylinder is the slow failure of the brake pedal when you press it with your foot, if the inspection shows that there are no external leaks in the...

Vacuum servo booster — removal and installation
1. Loosen the clamp securing the vacuum hose to the brake booster and carefully disconnect the hose from the valve. 2. Loosen and remove the 2 nuts securing the master cylinder to the servo. Very carefully move the...

Vacuum servo booster — bulkhead
1. Vacuum servo is rarely damaged. If it is severely worn as a result of long service life, it is recommended to replace the servo amplifier assembly. 2. Servo booster failure can be judged by the additional force...

Brake compensator — general information
1. The brake compensator is located in the rear brake circuit and is located under the passenger compartment floor, immediately in front of the rear suspension. Its task is to provide the same braking effect on the...

Handbrake — general information
Handbrake lever - removal and installation 1. Block the front wheels and put the car in gear. Raise and support the rear of the machine. Disengage the handbrake. 2. Loosen the adjusting bushings of the handbrake cables...

Diagnostics of malfunctions of the brake system
Too much brake pedal travel Brake pads worn out Stuck automatic brake adjusters Excessive brake disc runout Malfunction of the hydraulic circuit of the brake system Car pulls to one side when braking Incorrect tire...