Xantia Hand Break almost gone after changing front tyres!!

modibaba · Unread post by **modibaba** » 19 Dec 2005, 20:36

Hi,
I had my front tyres replaced today then my hand break became very loose, it dosn't workas before and I have to pull it really high comparing to what it was before I replaced the tyres, can you help. Thanks
Modi
Xantia 1.9TD 1994, 87K.

Unread post by **Peter.N.** » 19 Dec 2005, 21:32

Either one of the cables has broken or it may have come unhooked from the operating lever on the calipers.

modibaba · Unread post by **modibaba** » 23 Dec 2005, 21:51

I had it checked today, the right hand side cable is snipped, they said it will cost £40 part price+£40 labour, is this a good price??

Unread post by **Peter.N.** » 23 Dec 2005, 22:29

I think £40.00 for the cable is about twice GFS price, but its probably a genuine Citroen. £40.00 for fitting is probably about the right price for a garage.