Calipers seals

[mdawson757]

Hi, I have just changed the rear brake pads on my 58 plate C4 Grand Picasso. I was not paying attention and when I have wound back the piston I have ripped the piston seal to shreds, does anyone know if and where these seals may be purchased?

[lexi]

Google Brake International and they may have a seal kit listed.

[citronut]

hi and welcome

if you send me the last 8 digits of your chassis/VIN No. i will get you price and part No. from serviice citroen,

although be aware on most calipers the dust seal can only be replaced with the piston fully removed, as it's retaining lip fits into a slot below the piston face and in the inside face of the caliper body,

regards malcolm

[Jeff]

As this is a similar thread - Would the pistons benefit from lubrication (few drops of engine oil or brake fluid?) or would just winding them in and out be sufficient to ease a lazy piston?

[citronut]

i wouldn't wind them bake outwards as it can cause a prob with the hand brake mechanism,

but it wont hurt to squirt some brake fluid or duck oil in the dust covers

regards malcolm