XM broken ? pipe / front brakes

edgeone · Unread post by **edgeone** » 29 Sep 2009, 11:09

Trying to renew front pads I noticed a rubber ? pipe that appeared to be broken - brakes / suspension are working properly with no sign of any LHM leakage - I have emailable photos - also front brake calipers are meant to swing up to remove pads - I could only get them halfway - with handbrake cable disconnected - can't figure out what's stopping movement - is there a trick to this ?
Thanks

andmcit · Unread post by **andmcit** » 29 Sep 2009, 11:24

The pipe you've seen is likely a feed wire for the wear sensors that plug onto
the pads one end and onto the clips at the edge of the wheelarch on a
mounting bracket. Without seeing it, I'd say there's not a lot to worry
about here - especially as you say brakes (and ABS?) are working OK.

The caliper should freely swing upwards - mind undoing just the lever end
won't be enough - you'll need to remove the handbrake cable end fully out
of the caliper.

Andrew

citronut · Unread post by **citronut** » 29 Sep 2009, 13:05

if its not as Andrew says it could also be the leg vent/leakage return pipe, which should be attatched to the rubber block at the rear face of the susp strut

regards malcolm

edgeone · Unread post by **edgeone** » 29 Sep 2009, 13:11

Many thanks - I'd just like to be sure re the pipe - would you be willing to give me an email address so that you could look at photos - I'll try brake caliper again !

Citroenmad · Unread post by **Citroenmad** » 29 Sep 2009, 13:40

If you make an account at www.photobucket.com or similar you can upload your pictures there and post them directly into your threads.

Its actually very easy to do and then we can all have a look see

Chris.