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Citroen Brake caliper replacement
How Often Do Citroen Brake Calipers Need To Be Replaced?
On your Citroen, the brake calipers effectively squeeze your brake pads onto a spinning rotor to force your vehicle to stop.
It’s possible for brake calipers to seize or fail, especially if you haven’t taken care of your brakes, and they may need to be replaced at some point.
We hear a lot about brake pads and brake rotors but not so much about brake calipers. They still play a crucial role in stopping the vehicle however they are not something that will need to be replaced as frequently.
The brake caliper is where the hydraulics and the force get to play. When you push on the brake pedal, hydraulic brake fluid is forced down brake lines, generating enough pressure to push in the pistons on the brake caliper.
These pistons push the brake pads against the moving rotor to slow a Citroen down. The brake calipers also hold the brake pads in place so the pads don't fall out while driving, so they really do play an important role in the safety of a vehicle.
If the brake calipers aren't functioning correctly the Citroen may pull to one side when braking, there may be odd noises coming from the brakes, you may notice a brake fluid leak and brake pads may wear unevenly.
Citroen brake calipers can experience sticking pistons, develop a leak and loss pressure or become damaged and worn over time. In a perfect world, they could last the life of the vehicle or more realistically need replacing every 10 years or so.
If you do suspect your brake calipers need to be replaced AutoGuru can put you in touch with the brake experts.
Citroen Models
- Citroen 2CV-4
- Citroen 2CV-6
- Citroen 3CV
- Citroen AX
- Citroen Berlingo
- Citroen BX
- Citroen C2
- Citroen C3 Aircross
- Citroen C3 I/II/First/Classic
- Citroen C3 III
- Citroen C3 IV
- Citroen C3 Pluriel
- Citroen C4
- Citroen C4 Aircross
- Citroen C4 Cactus
- Citroen C4 II
- Citroen C4 Picasso/Grand Picasso
- Citroen C4 Picasso/Grand Picasso II
- Citroen C5
- Citroen C5 Aircross
- Citroen C5 II
- Citroen C5 III
- Citroen C6
- Citroen C-Crosser
- Citroen CX
- Citroen Dispatch/Jumpy III
- Citroen DS
- Citroen DS3/DS3 Cabrio
- Citroen DS4
- Citroen DS4 Crossback
- Citroen DS5
- Citroen Dyane-6
- Citroen GS
- Citroen ID
- Citroen Mehari
- Citroen SM
- Citroen Xantia
- Citroen XM
- Citroen Xsara
- Citroen Xsara II
- Citroen ZX
