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Citroen Brake master cylinder replacement
When Do Citroen Brake Master Cylinders Need To Be Replaced?
The brake master cylinder on your Citroen is a hydraulic pump that converts your brake pedal pressure to hydraulic pressure. This pressure pushes brake fluid through the brake lines and hoses, forcing brake pads to squeeze onto the brake rotor and/or force the brake shoes outwards against the brake drum.
A master cylinder is under pressure and overtime with normal wear and tear it can fail and require replacement. The usual culprit of failure are the seals inside the master cylinder, they can wear out and create leaks in the Citroen's brake system.
Some modern vehicles will have sensors that detect brake fluid level drops or a change in pressure and warn you of an issue by illuminating the brake light in the instrument panel. Otherwise, you may notice the Citroen's brake pedal feels spongy or there is no pedal resistance and it goes straight to the floor.
If you detect a problem with the brake master cylinder it is not safe to drive as your brakes won't be working properly and may not work at all. If the master cylinder has failed the Citroen is deemed inoperable and the brake master cylinder will need to be replaced before it can be driven again.
As a critical component on your Citroen, it’s best to have a professional complete the job, which is why AutoGuru will come in handy.
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