Xantia brake caliper

davethewheel · Post by **davethewheel** » 13 Jun 2003, 02:52

one of the front calipers on my Xantia is sticking on its not the slider so i think it must be the piston, is it possible to buy a repair kit and does anyone have any idea of price cheers

karel lucas · Post by **karel lucas** » 13 Jun 2003, 04:56

I'd first clean it and flush the braking system with plenty of fresh LHM. You'll be surprised of the effect of fresh LHM inside a caliper. I used over 0.5 liter to flush one caliper on my BX, it was just about enough to get the black sludge out.
Rgds
Karel

surfer · Post by **surfer** » 14 Jun 2003, 12:44

I had to get the kits from a dealer.
About £20 per side if I recall.
Contains everything you need and lots of bits for the parking brake mechanism that you probably don't need.
Instructions only printed in French though.
I found that having a syringe to apply LHM to the piston and seals lets you get it where it's needed without turning the brakes into an oil slick.
Bon chance.