Changing C5 tourer (2010) rear brake pads

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Thanks for this write-up, but a slight correction regarding the underlined instruction on the handbrake issue:
coarist wrote:
  • Prepare to run the electric handbrake
    When I have finished, I kept the wheel chock since the car is yet to be retained by the handbrakes. Check everything then reconnect the battery. Use the footbrake (depress the footbrake padel) a few times. This is to close up excessive gap between the brake pads and the brake disc. Put the car back to neutral. Start the engine. Apply the electronic handbrake.
I'd like to just correct this paragraph as it contradicts official advice. There is a way to deactivate the handbrake manually, without using the emergency brake release (see below) - but if you are using the emergency release, the manual clearly states that when re-applying the brake you must not switch on the ignition until the parking brake has re-engaged (flashing of the warning lamp, then warning lamp lit permanently) in order to avoid damage to the parking brake. So when the battery has been reconnected, with ignition OFF, make the first long pull on the brake control, which should trigger the flashing warning on the control panel, then the second long pull should light the warning lamp permanently. Then the ignition can be switch on.

To release the handbrake without using the emergency release:
Once car is chocked - switch ignition on, keep foot firmly on the footbrake, push the electronic handbrake control down and let go. If successful, you will hear the brake disengage and the message will confirm release on the control panel. If you have not pressed hard enough on the footbrake, a message asking you to press the footbrake will appear, then release the electronic brake again. Once done switch off the ignition and then you can disconnect the battery. This method reduces the risk of the emergency handbrake release system not restoring itself properly.
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Thank you for noticing and responding to my posting. I should have found out the better method to release the handbrake without using the emergency release. Pulling the yellow emergency release produced a clonk which is indicative of an undesirable mechanical unlatch.

Automatic electric handbrakes are getting more popular nowadays. On TV there was this car broke down on the fast lane of the motorway. The cause was electronic handbrake seizeure. People at the scene did not figure out therefore they did not try this last-resort. Had this been attempted it could have let the broken down car at least vacate the motorway thus making safe the situation faster.
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Thanks for your comments. The text is re-written taking on board your suggestions.
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No problems, that would be helpful. It was just that specific bit, but I'm sure others will appreciate your taking the time to write it. :)
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GiveMeABreak wrote: 27 Jul 2016, 21:21 Anyway - here's the Citroen Procedure to do the rear pads (X7 Rear Pad Procedure) - let me know when you have the document - and remember on the Hydractive X7, if you are raising the car off the ground, wheels hanging, always remove the LDS fluid cap first. :wink:
Hi Marc

When replacing my electronic handbrake mechanism it wasn't easy to see the inner pad and the outer was almost like new. Typically, the inner has worn down so I need to replace the set..
The link to that procedure has disappeared from the start of this thread. If you still have the document would you mind making it available here?

Many thanks
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I'll put something up here shortly Steve...
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I decided to put a guide up in the 'How To' section - link here:

Illustrated Guide to Replacing the Rear Brake Pads on a C5 X7 Tourer (Teves Assembly)
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Great stuff. Thanks Marc
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The caliper tool I have to wind in the pistons Is universal and has only two adapters to fit the piston: a No.1 with 22mm (13/16") pin centres, and the other is No.2 32mm (1 1/4") pin centres.
I’m wondering if either side will fit - can anyone confirm?
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I think those are pretty standard adaptors for PSA right handed threads Steve. The same adaptor is used on a range of vehicles in the range and is was is commonly sold for the job by aftermarket sellers.
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Hell Razor5543 wrote: 27 Nov 2019, 11:01 You can get kits like this;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-NE ... Sw9mFWK0Uv
Thanks but I’m hoping to use the (unused) tool I already have, so wondered if anyone knows the hole spacing on the piston to see if it will fit before the job is started.
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GiveMeABreak wrote: 26 Nov 2019, 21:44 I decided to put a guide up in the 'How To' section - link here:

Illustrated Guide to Replacing the Rear Brake Pads on a C5 X7 Tourer (Teves Assembly)
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Thanks for that guide.
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