What causes the Citroen C5's brakes to be hard and difficult to press?

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VonAbel
07/30/25 10:25am
Citroen C5 brakes being hard and difficult to press are generally caused by issues with the brake vacuum booster, brake master cylinder pressure, or brake pad material. Below is relevant information about automotive brakes: 1. Meaning of brakes: Braking, also known as deceleration, refers to the action of stopping or reducing the speed of moving locomotives, vehicles, other transport tools, or machinery. 2. Working principle: The general principle of braking is to fix a wheel or disc on the high-speed shaft of the machine and install corresponding brake shoes, bands, or discs on the machine base, which generate braking torque under external force. The brake device is a mechanical braking device that can slow down the vehicle speed, also known as a decelerator.
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