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front brake without hydraulic parts for Citroën 2CV 2CV6

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Brake shoes in front. Suitable for Citroen 2CV, of year of construction 06/1952 to 1982. (Vehicles

with drum brake at the front axle). Lining-wide about 35mm. 200mm diameter.

Brake shoe set in front, with wheel brake cylinders (piston 28,57mm). Suitable for Citroen 2CV4 +

2CV6, starting from year of construction 03/1970. Dyane 4. Brake system: DOT. Brand quality, no reproduction. Brake line connector: 8,0mm. For drum diameter: 200mm. Lining-wide: 36mm. Or. No. 95618228

Brake system repair set front, for Citroen 2CV6, consisting in only new spareparts. This set

enables to renew the complete front brake system: 2X new brake calipers, 1X brand brake discs, brand brake pads + hand brake pads and 1 liter LHM. 3x brake pipe seal.

Axle on the anchor plate, for the mounting from the lower eccentrics of the brake liners. Suitable

for Citroen 2CV. Or.Nr.: AZ 451 202A

Brake shoes adjustment cam above. Suitable for Citroen 2CV + Citroen DS. Only the adjustment cam is

supplied (without axle). Made in Germany.

Brake centring: brake shoe centring cam axle spacer ring (installed between centring cam and anchor

plate, 10mm thick). Suitable for all Citroen 2CV rear + Citroen DS rear.

Brake shoes centering cam axle washer, suitable for Citroen 2CV. (Installed between centering cam

axle and anchor plate). Dimension: 9.5 x 27mm.

Front brake pads, suitable for Citroën 2CV6, Dyane6, AMI8, Mehari. Original manufacturer quality

Fitted to 2CVs from the year 1981 > 1990.

Brake disks in front (2 fittings). Suitable for Citroen 2CV. Installed from year of construction

1981 to 1990. Reproduction.

Brake disks in front (2 pieces). Suitable for Citroen 2CV. Installed from year of construction 1981

to 1990. Original manufacturer quality. Of it their safety is dependant. Be careful: If the brake discs are installed at the front of your car: Just use hydraulic fluid LHM as brake fluid and never DOT4! DOT4 can destroy within 24hours the hole brake system. That is expensive und very dangerous. Every LHM brake part is green marked.

Mounting for the disc brake air duct on the gearbox (the bracket that is screwed to the gearbox)

Suitable for Citroen 2CV6, Dyane, AK, AMI8. Or. No. AM452-96

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Citroën 2CV6 Brakes: Design, Brake Fluid, and Special Features

Development of the Braking System

  • Until September 1981, the Citroën 2CV6 was equipped with 200 mm diameter drum brakes at the front and 180 mm diameter drum brakes at the rear.
  • Starting in September 1981, the front axle was converted to disc brakes. These are mounted inside the transmission. At the rear, 180 mm diameter drum brakes continued to be used.

The critical detail: LHM or DOT4

The most important rule for every 2CV owner is the strict separation of brake fluids. Mixing them will quickly destroy all seals and can cause total brake failure.

  • LHM (green): Models with disc brakes from 09/1981 onward require the mineral hydraulic fluid LHM.
    • Identification: The reservoir has a green cap. LHM components such as brake calipers or wheel brake cylinders are often marked with green dots.
    • Advantages: LHM is non-hygroscopic, protects against corrosion, and does not corrode paint.
  • DOT4 (amber): Models with front drum brakes require conventional glycol-based brake fluid meeting DOT4 specifications.

The front axle of the 2CV6 has unique features rarely found on other vehicles. Since the brakes—whether drum or disc—are mounted inside the transmission, this results in specific requirements for maintenance, cooling, and sealing.

Heat Generation and Transmission Fluid

Since the brakes are mounted directly on the transmission housing, the heat generated by friction is transferred directly to it.

  • Risk: If the brakes overheat, for example when descending mountain passes, the transmission oil can overheat. Additionally, the transmission’s shaft seals can become brittle and leak.
  • Consequence: Leaking oil flows directly into the brake. An oil-contaminated brake is virtually ineffective.

Cooling air flow for the Citroën 2CV6 disc brake

This point is particularly often overlooked.

  • On the sides of the engine fan housing are two ventilation hoses that lead into metal covers beneath the brake discs.
  • Important: These components must be completely intact and properly installed. Without this airflow, the internal brakes can overheat under heavy loads or when driving downhill, as they do not receive natural airflow in the engine compartment.

Maintenance and Accessibility of the 2CV6 Brakes

  • Front drum brakes up to 1981: To remove the drums or replace the linings, the drive shaft must be unscrewed on the transmission side. Due to the tight space in the engine compartment, this work is time-consuming. Therefore, it is recommended to remove the fenders.
  • Front disc brakes from 1981 onward: The brake calipers are mounted on top of the transmission. The brake pads can be easily replaced from above. The replacement can be done in just a few minutes without removing the wheel or other components.

The parking brake on the Citroën 2CV6

On the 2CV6, the parking brake acts on the front axle.

  • For disc brakes: There are separate small handbrake pads on top of the brake calipers. These must be adjusted independently of the foot brake. The target clearance is approximately 0.1 mm from the brake disc.
  • Handling: Since the parking brake acts on the front, it must never be pulled abruptly while driving through curves. The vehicle will immediately push straight ahead via the front wheels (understeer).

Connection to the wheels

Since braking force is generated at the transmission, it must be transmitted to the wheels via the drive shafts.

  • Safety aspect: If a drive shaft breaks or the spline shears off, there is no longer any braking effect on that wheel, neither via the foot brake nor via the parking brake.