C5 Brake Squeal Front Brakes

[Guest xln179]

:huh: I seem to be getting brake squeal from my front brakes , it even occures slightly when turning left or right. I'm sure it's from the front as pulling on the hand brake at the same time as using the foot brake does stop the squeal & likewise using the h/brake alone does not cause brake squeal can any one help, Or advise if my diagnosis ic faulty

[kfk]

i assume you realise the handrake operates on the front brakes?

 

More often than not brake noise is attributed to the rear brakes on C5's....ussul cause is corrosion between the rear brake caliper and the rear suspension arm which over time causes the rear pads to wear unevenly and in extreme circumstances for the caliper to make contact with the disc

 

See http://www.citroen-owners-club.co.uk/citro...?showtopic=6881 & http://www.citroen-owners-club.co.uk/citro...pic=6767&hl=

 

for information on removein rear brake calipers.

[Guest xln179]

i assume you realise the handrake operates on the front brakes?

 

More often than not brake noise is attributed to the rear brakes on C5's....ussul cause is corrosion between the rear brake caliper and the rear suspension arm which over time causes the rear pads to wear unevenly and in extreme circumstances for the caliper to make contact with the disc

 

See http://www.citroen-owners-club.co.uk/citro...?showtopic=6881 & http://www.citroen-owners-club.co.uk/citro...pic=6767&hl=

 

for information on removein rear brake calipers.

Thank you KFK for your reply, no I was not aware that the h/brake operated on the front which makes my attempt at diagnosis rubbish,although I'm now worried about the slight squeal i sometimes get when turning the s/wheel. Now to check the rear disc pads

[Guest xln179]

Thank you KFK for your reply, no I was not aware that the h/brake operated on the front which makes my attempt at diagnosis rubbish,although I'm now worried about the slight squeal i sometimes get when turning the s/wheel. Now to check the rear disc pads

Had rear calipers removed , cleaned & refitted with new pads by local independant (orpington area) £127 inc loan car thanks for advice from this site

[andyl56]

Hello , after months of awful squealing brakes and the thought of the cost to fix them i did something i used to do years ago on my old mini, i took the brakes apart and gently filed a bit off the pads, i did this on all four wheels and the squealing has gone !, but i would only do this if you have plenty of life left in the pads like i have. Its been a month now and no squealing or people on the street looking at me when i brake !.