C5 front brakes

fred1 · Post by **fred1** » 16 Nov 2005, 21:01

Hi,

Need to change the front pads on my C5 soon.

I have used the two screwdriver method (one square shafted) to retract xantia pistons and have a retraction tool for the C3 rears (where the screwdriver method is difficult -the slots don't go right accross the face of the pistons).

I have heard that on the C5 the pistons need to be rotated in opposite directions to retract - Is this correct ?

I also assume the piston slots are as per the C3 ?

Any successful work arrounds for the C5 front to avoid buying a retraction tool with a lefthand thread ? I have not seen one anywhere so presumably they are rare and expensive (and probably Citroen)!!!

Fred

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » 16 Nov 2005, 22:37

Fred -

This has been discussed recently by C5 owners been there tried it. Use the search feature.

AlWilliams · Post by **AlWilliams** » 17 Nov 2005, 11:23

Hi Fred1

UK Tools sell a left hand threaded brake cylinder retraction tool for citroens, I think its about £16 plus delivery.

You can order online at www.uktools.com and from experience delivey is usually next day.

Hope this helps.

Clogzz · Post by **Clogzz** » 17 Nov 2005, 14:07

AndersDK wrote:This has been discussed recently. Use the search feature.

And here is at least some of it:

http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... hp?t=16208

fred1 · Post by **fred1** » 20 Nov 2005, 11:37

Thanks Al and Clogzz

I have oredered LH tool from UK tools - worth it to avoid hassle !

I had tried the search but somehow missed the key item.

Once again thanks guys.

Fred