Brake system of the car Peugeot 307

General information about the brake system
According to its purpose and functions, the brake system is divided into working, spare, parking and emergency. The service brake system regulates the speed of the vehicle and stops it with the necessary efficiency. The...

Specifications of the brake system
In table. 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 shows the main technical characteristics of the brake system of the Peugeot 307.

Replacing the master brake cylinder
An ultra-short 23.8mm brake master cylinder is fitted to all versions for cold climates and versions with automatic transmissions. This type of reduced length brake master cylinder (88mm compared to 138mm for classic...

Replacing the vacuum brake booster
To check the performance of the vacuum brake booster: press the brake pedal several times with the engine off to create the same pressure in the cavities of the vacuum booster, close to atmospheric; by the force applied...

Replacing the front brake pads
Attention! Be sure to replace all pads on the vehicle axle, even if only one pad is worn. If you reinstall the old brake pads, be sure to mark them before removing them. To remove the front brake pads: loosen the front...

Replacing the front brake caliper
To remove the front brake caliper: loosen the front wheel mounting bolts, raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the wheel; remove the front brake pads; remove the cap...

Replacing the rear brake pads
To remove the rear brake pads: loosen the rear wheel mounting bolts, then raise the rear of the vehicle and secure it on stands. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the wheel; remove the cap from the compensation tank...

Replacing the rear brake caliper
To remove the rear brake caliper: release the parking brake lever; loosen the rear wheel mounting bolts, raise the rear of the car and secure it on stands. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the wheel; remove the...

Brake disc replacement
To remove the brake disc: loosen the wheel bolts, raise the corresponding part of the car and fix it on stands; remove the wheel; remove the brake pads; slowly rotate the brake disc so that it can be seen from both...

Stoplight Switch Replacement
To remove the brake light switch: Pic. 8.17. Electrical connector location (1) brake light switch disconnect electrical connector 1 (pic. 8.17) from the stoplight switch; Note. The brake light switch is located on the...

Parking brake adjustment
Pic. 8.18. Elements of the parking brake: A - floor fixing area; B - fixing clips on the body The location of the elements of the parking brake is shown in fig. 8.18. To test the parking brake: raise the car by hanging...

Brake Fluid Replacement
Brake fluid must not come into contact with mineral oils. Even a small amount of mineral oil makes the brake fluid unsuitable for use in the brake system. Change the brake fluid for each branch of the hydraulic circuit...

Removing air from the hydraulic brake drive
Bleeding the hydraulic brake drive is necessary to remove air, which significantly reduces braking efficiency. Air can get into the hydraulic drive due to depressurization of the system during repairs, replacement of...

Diagnostics of the EVA BOSCH system
Preliminary diagnostics of additional amplification during emergency braking can be carried out independently without the use of special devices. The amount of boost during emergency braking increases when the speed of...