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The brake caliper guide pins are two round metal pins on each brake caliper where the brake piston assembly sits. They’re called guide pins because they’re responsible for guiding the proper angle for how the brake pad meets the disc.
You will need the following tools:
· Correct size spanners.
· Extra brake fluid (about 1 pint if you are just bleeding, about 2 if you are completely replacing).
What do you think is most important when choosing a brake fluid?
Most drivers today are concerned about the boiling temperature of their brake fluid, and not too concerned if it meets DOT specifications or not.
Most garage mechanics are asked to cure brake noise problems affecting customer’s vehicles. Sometimes the noise has ‘appeared’ or become worse over a period of time, or perhaps the noise started after a service during which brake or suspension components have been replaced.
This is a green mineral based, hydraulic fluid specially developed for Citroen cars. Miscible in all proportions with LHM and the mineral hydraulic fluids which matched the old Citroen specifications.