Very helpful. I have heard elsewhere that the off-side electronic parking brake unit needs screwing back CLOCKWISE, and the near-side's ANTI-CLOCKWISE, Can anyone confirm whether this is the case, please?
Ok, having done this job - on my 2015 Picasso C4 with Bosch brakes - I can confirm: (1) BOTH EPB 'pistons' need to be screwed back CLOCKWISE. You can confirm this on your own brakes by trying turning them each way and observing the hydraulic piston - do the opposite of what makes them come out! (2) The EPB motors on mine were secured to the callipers using 5mm HEX (Allen) screws and not Torx - took me a few minutes to work out why the hell the latter wouldn't fit properly! (3) It is absolutely ok to unclip the EPB cable connector for this job, and that makes life MUCH easier (provided, I understand, you do not start up the ignition during the job until it's complete and the EPB is re-connected). Cover the two open connector ends with tape - there will be a fair amount of dust flying around. (4) When pressing back the hydraulic pistons, do NOT 'wind' them back, but press them straight in - they simply do not need to be 'wound' (the EPB does this bit), and you'll also run the risk of distorting the piston's rubber garter. (5) Once the new pads are fitted, pressed snugly against the disc, and the calliper replaced, take up the slack using the EPB piston by winding it anti-clockwise to bring the brake piston forward. You can judge it's far enough by the disc starting to bind (so back it off - clockwise - a good half-turn or so until it's free-running again), or just do it enough to take up any obvious gap, and the EPB will do the rest later once applied. Then turn the ignition back on (WITHOUT pressing the clutch to start the engine!) and engage the EPB - it'll 'whirrr' to FULLY take up any slack and get the brakes all set. Do NOT press the foot brake BEFORE this - you ideally want the EPB to take up the slack, and then for the 'hydraulics' to start from this base position.
Thanks for the video. Really helpful, and thanks for your input #pityssakes.I've just done mine (2015) and can confirm that the bolts securing the EPB motor were hex. Unfortunately I didn't realise until I'd rounded out the fourth one with a T30 bit🙄. I got it out in the end but I'd strongly advise trying a 5mm hex first if you're not sure which it is.
great video thank you. What do you think about grand picasso reliability wise comparing to vw touran? Is c4 much worse choice or maybe there is no difference if maintained correctly?
Would say vw has the better engine out off both but to be fair as long you keep maintained and parts replaced when needed both will do well my vauxhall mokka people always saying they always having problems with there's but then when u ask about there servicing and parts replacements all u get is I have it serviced every time mot done and they do min 10k a year and parts only replaced every mot so that's there down sided
@@fuelheadjay8800 ah decent and one more pal, how did you calibrate the system again, as in, how does the electronic handbrake know it’s had new pads? It’s hard to hear what you’re saying over the beeping.
@@peterjfreer try adjusting the brakes take back off and adjust so it's abit tighter then put back on might be bit loose so when it self adjusting it self it's not pull brake tight anuff
@@fuelheadjay8800 I’m pretty sure it was working after new pads, but recently had a new clutch put in and both hill start and start/stop no longer work so could be battery installation.
Cuz just finished work and the owner of car is still working till 8am so insted of him losing any sleep in day by dropping car off and collecting I do all the lads and ladys cars in there work hours days or nights and around my work hours
Thanks mate I’ve got a 2019 C4 spacetourer same as Picasso but different name have you done a video on changing the front ones regards John
No sorry but a lot easier on front as pistons push in there not wind back just made sure I undew cap on brake reservoir
Brilliant video, thank you. Gotta do mine too as been charged for 300£ for so no thx .
Very helpful. I have heard elsewhere that the off-side electronic parking brake unit needs screwing back CLOCKWISE, and the near-side's ANTI-CLOCKWISE, Can anyone confirm whether this is the case, please?
Yes mate
Ok, having done this job - on my 2015 Picasso C4 with Bosch brakes - I can confirm:
(1) BOTH EPB 'pistons' need to be screwed back CLOCKWISE. You can confirm this on your own brakes by trying turning them each way and observing the hydraulic piston - do the opposite of what makes them come out!
(2) The EPB motors on mine were secured to the callipers using 5mm HEX (Allen) screws and not Torx - took me a few minutes to work out why the hell the latter wouldn't fit properly!
(3) It is absolutely ok to unclip the EPB cable connector for this job, and that makes life MUCH easier (provided, I understand, you do not start up the ignition during the job until it's complete and the EPB is re-connected). Cover the two open connector ends with tape - there will be a fair amount of dust flying around.
(4) When pressing back the hydraulic pistons, do NOT 'wind' them back, but press them straight in - they simply do not need to be 'wound' (the EPB does this bit), and you'll also run the risk of distorting the piston's rubber garter.
(5) Once the new pads are fitted, pressed snugly against the disc, and the calliper replaced, take up the slack using the EPB piston by winding it anti-clockwise to bring the brake piston forward. You can judge it's far enough by the disc starting to bind (so back it off - clockwise - a good half-turn or so until it's free-running again), or just do it enough to take up any obvious gap, and the EPB will do the rest later once applied. Then turn the ignition back on (WITHOUT pressing the clutch to start the engine!) and engage the EPB - it'll 'whirrr' to FULLY take up any slack and get the brakes all set. Do NOT press the foot brake BEFORE this - you ideally want the EPB to take up the slack, and then for the 'hydraulics' to start from this base position.
Thanks for the video. Really helpful, and thanks for your input #pityssakes.I've just done mine (2015) and can confirm that the bolts securing the EPB motor were hex. Unfortunately I didn't realise until I'd rounded out the fourth one with a T30 bit🙄. I got it out in the end but I'd strongly advise trying a 5mm hex first if you're not sure which it is.
Thank you. Top video
great video thank you. What do you think about grand picasso reliability wise comparing to vw touran? Is c4 much worse choice or maybe there is no difference if maintained correctly?
Talking specifically about 1.6 hdi vs 1.6 tdi
Would say vw has the better engine out off both but to be fair as long you keep maintained and parts replaced when needed both will do well my vauxhall mokka people always saying they always having problems with there's but then when u ask about there servicing and parts replacements all u get is I have it serviced every time mot done and they do min 10k a year and parts only replaced every mot so that's there down sided
Great video 👍
How did you get the electric hand brake to stay off mate
Turn car on press brake and release hand brake turn car off hand brake should stay off
@@fuelheadjay8800 ah decent and one more pal, how did you calibrate the system again, as in, how does the electronic handbrake know it’s had new pads? It’s hard to hear what you’re saying over the beeping.
Good job bro
Now that’s what I call moonlighting 😂. Good job as always
Cheers chap
Anyone have any issues after changing rear pads with not putting it into service mode
Not add any problems or come backs yet
@@fuelheadjay8800 no issues with hill start/roll back assist disappearing?
@@peterjfreer could be dirty or faulty sensor or battery need replacing
@@peterjfreer try adjusting the brakes take back off and adjust so it's abit tighter then put back on might be bit loose so when it self adjusting it self it's not pull brake tight anuff
@@fuelheadjay8800 I’m pretty sure it was working after new pads, but recently had a new clutch put in and both hill start and start/stop no longer work so could be battery installation.
Why are you doing that at 3am? 😳
In a car park at work 😁
@@fuelheadjay8800 where you are wasn't what I asked. "why" 3am. Is it too hot during day.
Cuz just finished work and the owner of car is still working till 8am so insted of him losing any sleep in day by dropping car off and collecting I do all the lads and ladys cars in there work hours days or nights and around my work hours
Have u done front brake and discs on c4gp mk2
@@ianlowe3207 rears