2003 c5 handbrake MOT fail.
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2003 c5 handbrake MOT fail.
Hello again. It's that dreaded MOT time of year and my 2003 HDI failed on parking break having no recorded effect on offside wheel. The handbrake is also very slack feeling. The mechanic suggested it could be a seized caliper. Could it just need the handbrake adjusting? Any advice would be very welcome, as usual. The car is getting on a bit now and I recently spent over £300 getting the rear break replaced. I want to try to tackle the parking break issue myself if at all possible. Thanks
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Re: 2003 c5 handbrake MOT fail.
It won't be possible for us to diagnose the exact cause on a forum, as it could be one of the handbrake cables that need replacing (these are available individually). Or it could be the caliper - but if the cable isn't pulling the caliper that will be the problem.
The procedure for adjusting the handbrake is:
Preliminary Operation: Remove the central console.
Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 -post lift.
The handbrake cables are compressed as follows:
ESSENTIAL: In the event of non-conformity of these 2 checks, Repeat the adjusting procedure.
Return the vehicle to its wheels.
Refit the central console.
Part number 2 is the cable and the OEM part is: 4745R5 (£52.13 inc. VAT from Citroen) each.
or there is a cheaper one that Citroen do for older cars, part: E074064 (£19.40 inc, VAT from Citroen) each.
The cable guides are part number (5) and right and left specific. shout if you need the parts for those.
The procedure for adjusting the handbrake is:
Preliminary Operation: Remove the central console.
Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 -post lift.
The handbrake cables are compressed as follows:
- Engine running
- Press the brake pedal 5 times to pressurise the braking system
- Apply and release the handbrake 5 times
Conditions of adjustment:
| ( 3) handbrake cable tension adjusting nut.
|
Return the vehicle to its wheels.
Refit the central console.
Part number 2 is the cable and the OEM part is: 4745R5 (£52.13 inc. VAT from Citroen) each.
or there is a cheaper one that Citroen do for older cars, part: E074064 (£19.40 inc, VAT from Citroen) each.
The cable guides are part number (5) and right and left specific. shout if you need the parts for those.
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Re: 2003 c5 handbrake MOT fail.
That is likely to be the lever on the calliper sticking or seized, you can try to free it off by moving it to and fro with mole grips and at the same time soaking it in WD40 or similar until it moves freely back to the stop.
Alternatively it could be as Marc said the cable seized in its sheath, if it is you will need a new cable and almost certainly the tube it fits into.
If the handbrake worked before and nothing's been done to it trying to adjust it is a waste of time, the only time they need adjusting is when fitting as new.
Alternatively it could be as Marc said the cable seized in its sheath, if it is you will need a new cable and almost certainly the tube it fits into.
If the handbrake worked before and nothing's been done to it trying to adjust it is a waste of time, the only time they need adjusting is when fitting as new.
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Re: 2003 c5 handbrake MOT fail.
What was replaced on the rear brake, did the handbrake work before?
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Re: 2003 c5 handbrake MOT fail.
Hi,
I found your forum and saw the diagrams for the Citroen Brake assembly. I have been trying to find the Manual/Parts book? I don't know what it is called but it would contain the whole car in schematic type diagrams like you have posted. Do you know where I can get a PDF of this manual/book?
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I found your forum and saw the diagrams for the Citroen Brake assembly. I have been trying to find the Manual/Parts book? I don't know what it is called but it would contain the whole car in schematic type diagrams like you have posted. Do you know where I can get a PDF of this manual/book?
DD
Re: 2003 c5 handbrake MOT fail.
Its called Citroen servicebox, offline copies of it are available on ebay that do upto around 2014 & also contain repair instructions.
The online version of the parts diagrams used to be free until early this year, now you need to pay a subscription.
http://service.citroen.com/pages/index.jsp
The online version of the parts diagrams used to be free until early this year, now you need to pay a subscription.
http://service.citroen.com/pages/index.jsp