Sphere Clicks!!
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Sphere Clicks!!
i noticed when i depress the brakes while stopping i keep hearing the front sphere clicking continuously and it goes away when i release it. any ideas what could that be?
Spheres - Xantia sx 1996
Same thing with mine, I'd be interested to learn your quote for supplying and fitting the front spheres. I've been quoted £172 inclusive of vat.
mikep
Citroen Xantia auto sx 1996
Citroen Xantia auto sx 1996
Re: Spheres - Xantia sx 1996
I'm in finland so i bet it will be twice as thatmikep wrote:Same thing with mine, I'd be interested to learn your quote for supplying and fitting the front spheres. I've been quoted £172 inclusive of vat.
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There is a good guide on this site of how to change your spheres. From the description its only the accumulator sphere that needs chaining, not the two front suspension spheres.
Here in the UK a company called GSF can supply an accumulator sphere for a very reasonable price, £22 last time I checked, they might ship to finland.
Its dead easy to change the front spheres by yourself.
Here in the UK a company called GSF can supply an accumulator sphere for a very reasonable price, £22 last time I checked, they might ship to finland.
Its dead easy to change the front spheres by yourself.
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Re: Spheres - Xantia sx 1996
Thats expensive for just 2 spheres, especially as the front are the easiest to do !!mikep wrote:Same thing with mine, I'd be interested to learn your quote for supplying and fitting the front spheres. I've been quoted £172 inclusive of vat.
Four corner spheres and the accumulator cost me about £130 and I replaced them myself in about an hour.
Now using '00 Xantia LX HDI, pov spec
My past Citroens :-
'00 Xantia SX HDI, now dead due to accident
'99 Xantia HDI 110 Exclusive, RIP
'97 Xantia TD SX
'96 Xantia TD LX
'96 ZX TD
'89 BX TD
'88 AX GT
'79 CX2400 Pallas (scrapped )
& a couple of Peugeots !
My past Citroens :-
'00 Xantia SX HDI, now dead due to accident
'99 Xantia HDI 110 Exclusive, RIP
'97 Xantia TD SX
'96 Xantia TD LX
'96 ZX TD
'89 BX TD
'88 AX GT
'79 CX2400 Pallas (scrapped )
& a couple of Peugeots !
is there other possible checks that i need to do to make sure there's nothing else needs to be changed,sphere wise?!!Sid_the_Squid wrote:There is a good guide on this site of how to change your spheres. From the description its only the accumulator sphere that needs chaining, not the two front suspension spheres.
Here in the UK a company called GSF can supply an accumulator sphere for a very reasonable price, £22 last time I checked, they might ship to finland.
Its dead easy to change the front spheres by yourself.
the sphere would cost almost the same here the cost comes with mechanics who charge 100€/hour
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Re: spheres
What - a decent strap wrench and a 12mm ring spanner???? Whereabouts are you - someone may be able to help, or if you are in striking distance of Manchester, Westroen will do them for you for <£30 each.mikep wrote:I took it to an independent garage and he said he couldn't change them because you need a special tool.
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Re: spheres
No, not true. Can be done with a decent pipe wrench, chain wrench, strap wrench etc. Even a big, bolt type hose clamp struck carefully with a hammer will do it !mikep wrote:I took it to an independent garage and he said he couldn't change them because you need a special tool.
Also, something I didn't realise, when fitting the new spheres they only need tightening by hand ! It's the O rings that do the sealing job.
Now using '00 Xantia LX HDI, pov spec
My past Citroens :-
'00 Xantia SX HDI, now dead due to accident
'99 Xantia HDI 110 Exclusive, RIP
'97 Xantia TD SX
'96 Xantia TD LX
'96 ZX TD
'89 BX TD
'88 AX GT
'79 CX2400 Pallas (scrapped )
& a couple of Peugeots !
My past Citroens :-
'00 Xantia SX HDI, now dead due to accident
'99 Xantia HDI 110 Exclusive, RIP
'97 Xantia TD SX
'96 Xantia TD LX
'96 ZX TD
'89 BX TD
'88 AX GT
'79 CX2400 Pallas (scrapped )
& a couple of Peugeots !
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Make your own tool
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... hp?t=21850
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... hp?t=21850
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DIY sphere tool
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If you can change a wheel you can change a sphere, it really is that simple, there are guids on here to show you how and im sure members will be more than happy to tell you which part number you need.
It needs changing asap though as if it really is totaly flat it can cause huge damage to the hydraulics if left unchecked.
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It needs changing asap though as if it really is totaly flat it can cause huge damage to the hydraulics if left unchecked.
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Service Citroen is awesome, it shows me pictures of all the parts i used to be able to buy............
As said, it can be done yourself. There is a fantastic guide on here:
Spheres, Hydraflush and Brake Bleeding
Talking of tools, I've even had some success with an oil filter wrench (chain type)
or, if you fancy a trip down the M3. I'd gladly help.
Spheres, Hydraflush and Brake Bleeding
Talking of tools, I've even had some success with an oil filter wrench (chain type)
or, if you fancy a trip down the M3. I'd gladly help.
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Re: spheres
In case you don't want to make your own, here is a picture of this very special tool:mikep wrote:I took it to an independent garage and he said he couldn't change them because you need a special tool.
PS: I have no connection to these eBay sellers or items seen in the picture
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Indeed Citroen maintenance is fun and you can enjoy it. Get instructions from FCF
After you change the sphere, Citrobics should be done:
Gingerposer wrote:Fill kettle. Brew tea/coffee. Sit in car, engine running. Set suspension to high. Sip tea/coffee (biscuit optional). Wait til car has stabilised at max height. Wait a minute or so. Sip tea etc. Set suspension to low. Warning, car may lower suddenly at either end, so don't sip tea/coffee at this point. Once car has settled at lowest setting, resume sipping. Wait a minute or so, then set suspension to high and repeat the process a couple of times.
Jaffa cakes seem to help.
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