Brake Squeel

[myke]

I have previously reported my problems with squeeling brakes and variable braking effect. Having applied copper slip to the back of the pads for the second time with a short term improvement until the squeel came back I recently changed the discs and pads. My vehicle has only done 29,000 miles. The improvement has been teriffic. No squeel and non variable braking effect. The discs and pads from a local factor were around £54 but remember that you will need a Torx 55 bit to take the calipers off. That cost me about £5. Why Mr Citroen could not fit hex head bolts God only knows. The wear at the outer and inner edge of the discs was more than the middle, about 2.5mm at the edges and 1.75 in the middle thereby causing a curved face to the disc if that means anything to the more technically minded. The Haynes manual advises replacement if the wear is 2mm.

[davin]

Hello mr brake squeel.

 

Not related to brakes but you are obviously far more technically minded than me!

I have an 03 berlingo, Only 20k on the clock.

The steering on the car seems very "loose", It seems to wander quite a bit.

I have just bought the car from a main dealer with new mot warranty etc - so I just wonder if it's normal.

Is there a way that the steering rack can be tightened up?

[myke]

First off, check that the tyre pressures are correct and look to see if there is any uneven wear on the tyres. If the tyres or a tyre have been changed on a 20,000 mile vehicle I would be suspicious of that. I would also maybe consider if the vehicle could have had repairs and the steering geometry is out. When I bought my vehicle I asked for the history of it showing exactly what had been done in the past including warranty work. Let us all know what you find out. What you still have to consider is that you are, in essence, driving a van and also it is far taller than a car and so does not handle like one. I like the occasional spirited drive. Not now in my Berlingo though. I have to wait until I drive my Skoda Estelle Classic Trials car.