Citroen C1 Front Brake Discs and Pads | How to Change

[@CycloneCyd]

An excellent point from blacktone83 further down: When you've finished, DON'T FORGET to top up your master cylinder to the max mark with new DoT4 fluid.

[@martinneumann7783]

Older video but a new job for me and my C1. New break kit from Ate and all tools are already in the garage. Dry wheater and here we go... Thanks for the tutorial, Cyd!

[@colbybarnard2675]

you are one helpful geezer, helped me keep my car on the road mate 🇿🇦

[@74HC04]

Another fantastic instructional video. Yours is the only C1 brake video I've seen where the job is done properly - i.e. clamping off the hose and bleeding excess fluid into a jar. Also, nobody else explains where to put the threadlocked bolt. I would add a note about checking the fluid level in the reservoir and making sure it stays above 'MIN'. When I tried to do this in a confined garage, I ran out of room to swing my breaker bar. With no other flat ground available, I had to sheepishly ring a garage (which supposedly has an outstanding reputation) and politely ask if they'd do the job with my parts. They were happy to oblige. I supplied Ceratec, discs, pads and anti-rattle shims... When I collected the car, I was told they had used the Ceratec but usually used copper grease! (Great for damaging rubber if used on the sliders!) I drove the car round the corner and checked under the bonnet. The horror! Brake fluid level above the reservoir's 'MAX' and all over the frame rail and subframe! I was furious, to say the least! Assuming that DOT4 still strips modern paint, I drove straight back to the garage. The apprentice got a *********g and excess fluid was syringed out. Then the spilled fluid was hosed off. I drove straight home and spent another half hour soaping and hosing down the engine bay... NEVER again!

[@CycloneCyd]

Thanks Tone. Good point, so I've added a pinned comment. And yes brake fluid does dissolve paint.

[@keithdrysdale2812]

Having just bought a C1, I found your videos interesting. When I got the the bit where you were apologising for accidently erasing the end of the video on this I was quite amazed as we have spent many a night in the Aquarius Restaurant during our 4 trips to the Canal area! I haven't done any car videos myself, but I have a few videos of the band at the Aquarius and at One for the Road!

[@CycloneCyd]

ha ha. Black Strat band. Nico the lead guitar and vocals is the owner of Kanali. Search them on YT - they've a new album out, won awards! We've stayed there 3 years in row now.

[@steveabbott4518]

Thanks for this. Came in very handy when changing pads/discs on my Aunts C1 👍👍

[@CycloneCyd]

Great to hear!

[@arthunterns]

I appreciate all of your videos, advices and tips.

[@CycloneCyd]

Glad you like them!

[@robinbull3389]

Fantastic Video - Thanks very much! Just replaced my C1's disks and pads and your tutorial was invaluable, particularly regarding servicing the slide pins. One thing I wasn't sure about, is the top slide pin head i- it s an odd shape and it seems there is a right and wrong way around for it to go in, i.e. should the smaller side face in towards the hub, or outwards, or does it even matter at all? Thanks again for a great video....

[@vomanvoman9538]

Excellent brother congratulations. I paid 900 pounds in Kwick fit for change 4 wheels. Very costly. Next I would like to get your help. from London

[@CycloneCyd]

£ouch. Yeah, DIY next time! You could of bought tons of good tools with that money. Don't let it bug you though (😂😆 see what I did there?), we all have to start somewhere

[@migliaman]

Many thanks for this cyclone cyd! 🙂

[@hakansaglam8482]

Hello mate, Love your vids man they’ve really inspired me to get handy with my little runner and your vids showcase a lot of basic DIY stuff. I have a Toyota aygo 2005 which shares a lot of parts with the C1 in the video. I’m planning to to change my brake pads and flush my brake fluids. The rotors are in good nick but will be keeping my eye on them. I just have a couple of questions maybe you can help with: 1. Would you suggest I need to bleed/flush the the brakes fluids first before actually changing he pads and if so would you suggest I start from the rear or front? 2. In terms of tools wha size was your your question wrench and breaker bar as I need to purchase them? Also what size diameter was the break fluid hose? 3. Any extra tips in terms of lubrication for pads and other surfaces? Sorry if this was quite lengthy but would be an absolute gold mine if I hear back from ya. Keep the good work up👍🤜🏼

[@CycloneCyd]

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[@maxthecaddy8451]

excellent vid , can you use red rubber grease on them slide pins❔👍

[@CycloneCyd]

Yes you can! 👍

[@troaky]

Thanks for your great video. Done the disc's and pads on my daughter's c1 and it was a simple job 👍. When I removed one of the old pads, it was so corroded that the braking material had delaminated and cracked in half!

[@NWPG78]

Was the music at 7:44 Joan Crawford by Blue Oyster Cult?

[@CycloneCyd]

NO. Except the subwoofer review video (I'm friends with the Black Strat band) any music in any video is from the KZbin music library and is copyright free. I am a big classic rock fan though.

[@EppingForest304]

What type of grease is Ceratec? Will it dry-out on the slide pins & is it safe to use on the rubber slide pin boots? I normally use Red rubber grease on the caliper slide pins.

[@andrewobrien2749]

Great video. I’ve just done this on my 2016 c1. 2000 miles later left break speaks when turning right also juddering when breaking as if the pad is uneven all from left break. Taken it off and is all safe and secure, any ideas in opinion?

[@CycloneCyd]

Are the slide pins cleaned and freshly lubed? Could the disc be contaminated from an oily fingerprint? Excess play in wheel bearing or other ball joint?

[@andrewobrien2749]

@@CycloneCyd goona be looking into this property on Thursday. Thanks

[@thuytrinh3627]

Hi. You don 't have a video about changing brake fluid for Citroen c1. Kan you tell me how often I need to change the fluid? Thanks.

[@bbhon8812]

Amazing video 🙏 thanks a lot

[@CycloneCyd]

You're welcome. 👍

[@xyzRyoxyz]

Thanks for sharing.

[@CycloneCyd]

Thanks for watching, Ryo. Have you seen my DRL solution on our C1? kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3K9c5tmibeEias

[@lucaschagasmota5481]

Thank You 👏🏻

[@bucktoo205]

what about putting the brake fluid back ?

[@ericguichard9417]

Beau travail 👍👍👍

[@paulrose1211]

Why shouldn’t I use copper grease on the slide pins or pad carriers ??

[@CycloneCyd]

Copper grease will dry out naturally, faster with the heat in this area and will subsequently cause siezure of the slide pins, which in turn causes uneven pad wear and reduced braking power.

[@paulrose1211]

Cyclone Cyd thanks for the reply. Will get some of the pagid stuff when I change pads and discs on the C1

[@CycloneCyd]

@@paulrose1211 Ceratec is good for wheel nuts too.

[@patrickward5944]

Did yer no have to bleed the brakes,

[@CycloneCyd]

Not on this occasion. Good point tho' - while you've got the wheels off it's worth doing if needed

[@1980sobral]

Excelente 👏 👍💪

[@graemebaird170]

Why o why are you mucking about with bleed nipple?

[@CycloneCyd]

That should be obvious. I prefer to show my viewers how to do it properly as much as possible. Pushing pistons back in and allowing fluid to flow 'backwards' up the brake system is simple laziness and bodgery. Doing so is a hangover from decades ago when brake systems were much simpler than they are now.

[@argonaut6386]

Just to add, taking the top off the brake fluid reservoir can cause the brake fluid to absorb moisture from the air and modern ABS systems sensors can be damaged which is why this way is advised 👍

[@maxthecaddy8451]

excellent vid , can you use red rubber grease on them slide pins❔👍

[@CycloneCyd]

Yes you can! Quite suitable for the task in hand 🤘🤘👍