Citroen Relay, Peugoet Boxer, Fiat Ducato X250 Brake Service and Handbrake Adjustment.

In this episode Dave checks the front and rear brake pads, cleans and adjusts the handbrake shoes and adjusts the handbrake cable on the Citroen Relay camper van.
Chapters
00:00 Servicing front brake pads
06:14 Handbrake adjustment
20:18 Reassembling rear brakes
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[@jimb7406]

Great video Dave - thanks for posting - well explained and the work done safely. I have done this exact same maintenance on my 2020 Boxer 2 weeks ago. I don't think the 15Nm torque technique for the centre adjuster works very well - I found it better to adjust so the handbrake is tight at 5 to 6 clicks then check the wheels are free turning when handbrake is off. Even though the wheels were turning ok one side on mine was dragging a touch and getting hot following a test drive. Took one wheel bolt out and slackened the star wheel 2 teeth and it was then ok - handbrake still on tight at 6 clicks. I have seen several YT vids where the centre adjuster was tightened but the wheels were not checked as free to rotate with handbrake off afterwards - risk of binding and overheating. I flushed the brake fluid all 4 wheels also.

[@davidsutcliffe4888]

Hi Jim.
Thank you.
These vans are not known for having a very efficient handbrake.
I usually check and adjust before m.o.t. as that is a very common failure.
Glad you got yours working ok.
Yes it is important to check that the handbrake is not binding after adjustment.
Thank's for watching.
Dave.