I`m going to change warped discs on my 03 citroen c15 1.9D van does anybody know of any alternative drilled/grooved discs and decent pads that will fit as they feel like wood and are the worst brake i`ve ever come across.
citroenc15 disc upgrade
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I think you could have a problem here as these are only single thickness front discs...however, a web search could prove me wrong!
The C15 brakes aren't too bad, so long as the sliding wedge on the Bendix caliper is kept rust free and greased every 6 months - this is essential on this system and thankfully not used any more.
John
The C15 brakes aren't too bad, so long as the sliding wedge on the Bendix caliper is kept rust free and greased every 6 months - this is essential on this system and thankfully not used any more.
John
Thanks for that I didn`t know if another citroen models discs would fit so i`ll replace the standard discs then, someone did say to try EBC greenstuff pads but I cant find them for a c15 does anybody know what other model citroen use the same calipers and pads?
In the unlikely event of my memory serving, I believe that Peugeot 205 (base models) are the same.
However, to change things isn't worth the effort as you start to play with caliper offsets and such.
Get some discs and pads from Eurocarparts or somewhere, clean the caliper slider that I mentioned and give it a go.
EBC greenpads are really for fast road work...sorry, the C15 really isn't in that league!
Best of luck keeping the rust at bay.....
John
However, to change things isn't worth the effort as you start to play with caliper offsets and such.
Get some discs and pads from Eurocarparts or somewhere, clean the caliper slider that I mentioned and give it a go.
EBC greenpads are really for fast road work...sorry, the C15 really isn't in that league!
Best of luck keeping the rust at bay.....
John
Thanks John, I know it`s no hot hatch but I do use the fast lane now and again ARRRHH NO BRAKES! but it does say on EBC`s site greenstuff pads are for smaller cars under 200bhp (fast road=yellowstuff) are high friction with great initial bite and are available for light trucks and mini vans so i think I`ll give them a go anyway. I was only asking if any one knew of a disc swap off another model as a cheap alternative to NITRAC 8 grooved discs at around a hundred quid are a bit expensive. I only got a van to replace my estate so I can chuck my mountainbike in without taking the wheels off all the time so new standard discs from my local motor factors I think.
Thanks again Warren.
Thanks again Warren.
I'd be interested to hear how you find the greenstuff pads, Warren so please post back.
Be aware that the brake servo vacuum is produced by a vacuum pump on these - belt driven on the early ones and connected direct to the camshaft on later engines. Check the pipe for splits, and with the engine running you should feel suction at the pipe when disconnected.
John
Be aware that the brake servo vacuum is produced by a vacuum pump on these - belt driven on the early ones and connected direct to the camshaft on later engines. Check the pipe for splits, and with the engine running you should feel suction at the pipe when disconnected.
John
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Mickymoody
Brakes work best, by how they are broken in, if you treat them with respect, and brake then in slowly, then they will serve you well..if you hammer them, then the surface glazes, they reflect the heat, and fade under braking.
Why anyone in a van would want upgraded brakes is strange, as vans are only allowed to travel at 10mph under dual carriageway speeds, and at best 70mph on motorways?
Why anyone in a van would want upgraded brakes is strange, as vans are only allowed to travel at 10mph under dual carriageway speeds, and at best 70mph on motorways?
