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Dispatch76

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Registered: 2016-11-03

Posts: 8

Front brakes sticking

Hi I have a citreon dispatch 1.9d non turbo
I have had new callipers new discs n pads and yesterday a new master cylinder,
But the front brakes still stick, when cold the brakes a fine but when warm yhe front brakes stick can any1 had this problem I’m now going to replace the servo I suppose

Dispatch76

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Registered: 2016-11-03

Posts: 8

Re: Front brakes sticking

Also I think the servo is working because when I pull the vacuum valve off a hiss of air comes out then the wheels are free to turn, it’s very confusing because if the servo was faulty wouldn’t it make the back brakes stick too

Gixer1985

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From: Tamworth

Registered: 2022-02-09

Posts: 27

Re: Front brakes sticking

Strange one

Hopefully you figure it out sounds like your on the right path

kenbw2

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From: Preston

Registered: 2017-11-26

Posts: 1,614

Re: Front brakes sticking

I assume you've greased the slider pins on the calipers? That solved my (admittedly very old) sticking brakes

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Dispatch76

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Registered: 2016-11-03

Posts: 8

Re: Front brakes sticking

Hi I’ve had new callipers pads and discs also fitted a new master cylinder, front brakes still stick when the van is warm, apparently to change a servo on these vans I will have to cut a hole inside the bulk head behind the servo to get to the linkages! Surely there must be another way to change the servo ?

Dispatch76

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Registered: 2016-11-03

Posts: 8

Re: Front brakes sticking

Thank you for all your advice I appreciate it,
Update on the brakes after spending shit loads on it it was in the end the pushrod in the servo I shortened the length by adjusting by a couple of ml and now the van is like new, I’m so happy

OAT

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From: Borders/Dales

Registered: 2017-01-03

Posts: 1,013

Re: Front brakes sticking

Thanks for the update.  Glad you are sorted.

I wonder if perhaps a slightly thicker set of pads than standard had been fitted.  I don't think it's normal to have to adjust the push rod for new pads.  Never had to do it myself and I use every mm.

Dispatch76

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Registered: 2016-11-03

Posts: 8

Re: Front brakes sticking

I’ve had the van 9 months and this is the second set of pads n discs they are the right size disc n pads, the previous owner must of had this problem as the same parts were changed apart  from the servo, the van once warm would stick the brakes on, by adjusting the push rod a couple of mm has solved the problem it’s like a new van now,

Bog69

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Registered: 2024-05-07

Posts: 3

Re: Front brakes sticking

I’ve had the van 9 months and this is the second set of pads n discs they are the right size disc n pads, the previous owner must of had this problem as the same parts were changed apart  from the servo, the van once warm would stick the brakes on, by adjusting the push rod a couple of mm has solved the problem it’s like a new van now,

Is it easily accessible to get to the push rod to adjust it?? Cheers

Bog69

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Registered: 2024-05-07

Posts: 3

Re: Front brakes sticking

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