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Replacing the brake shoes on a Citroen C3

Model: Citroen C3 FC, FN - Years 2002-2009
Part: Brake drums and shoes

Want to replace the rear brake shoes on your Citroen C3? Here’s how to disassemble and replace them. Unscrew the pins and remove the wheel, then begin unscrewing the caliper pins (using a socket spanner) to detach it from its bracket. Remove the cover from above the drum, then pull the disc towards you with your hands to slide it off the hub. Prepare to disassemble the handbrake shoes from the wheel hub. Clean all dirt and debris from the disassembled parts using brushes. Before reassembly, lubricate the parts. Install the handbrake shoes and the drum cover, then finish by putting the wheel back on.

Updated on 15 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to Open the Bonnet on the Lancia Y

To open the bonnet on this vehicle, follow these simple instructions: first, open the driver's door and locate the lever positioned just below the dashboard, marked with an image of the vehicle with the bonnet open. Pull this lever towards you until you hear a "click" indicating the bonnet is released. Next, exit the cabin and stand in front of the bonnet to disengage the safety catch and complete the opening. To do this, slightly lift the bonnet, locate the yellow lever underneath, and pull it to the left to fully release and open the bonnet.

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