Overhauling the front brakes on my Citroen 2CV

A series in which I learn far more than I ever wanted to know about what can go wrong with a 2CV. In this episode I overhaul the front brakes and replace the master cylinder.

[@LeeOades]

This is awesome, Ben. Thanks for documenting and sharing your adventures!

[@itstomsgarage]

Great update Ben! Love watching someone getting stuck into a 2CV. Learning a lot from your vids!

[@delukxy]

I've read comments and watched others have problems with those retainer springs. I just grip the caps with a pair of pliers and turn while pressing down on the spring. You do need to have a finger on the back of the pin but it's a 2 second job to remove. Point taken about the access from the back though.

[@areture9999]

It’s mentionned « 2 CV4 »… But the engine isn’t a 2CV4 engine. Obviously, it’s a 2CV6 engine… When I change to the 2CV6 engine, I also change the gearbox…to fit a disc brakes one. 😢😢

[@dutchcitroen2cv]

youre horn is fitted at the bracket for the rod that holds youre bonnet open. but it is a nice 2cv and glad you did not put firestone tyres back on the 2cv ..those are the worst tyres for the 2cv . thumbs up!

[@Robinmuk]

Good video, those spring retainers you get today should go straight in the bin, as with many copy parts these days, complete rubbish! I always use the originals.

[@willymueller3278]

Ah, by the way, ah, how did you ah, get ah the ah, brake ah drum, ah off ?

[@krisphoton7304]

....1 think, they have disk front brake kits...FYI. 2. think, the longest brake shoe, goes always in the back ? 3. don't complain, cuz many ppl wish to have your cv2, including me.