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LandymanStefan Member Since: 30 Aug 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 881 |
They’re around 650kg unladen with a load rating of around 1100. So the max weight in theory would be 1750kg and I’m sure most would agree you’d want brakes with that amount of weight behind you. They’re also built heavily enough that I would imagine they can cope with a lot more weight. Coupled with the idea they may be used in abnormal/extreme conditions I can see why they’ve got such a serious set of brakes.
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13th Oct 2023 9:39am |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17333 |
The ULW of a GS Penman is 620kg and the payload is 1130kg, resulting in a gross weight of 1750kg.
So yes, they are required by law to have brakes. |
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13th Oct 2023 10:03am |
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Bigwatty Member Since: 13 Nov 2023 Location: Northampton Posts: 1 |
John,
Sorry but I can't pm you as I've only just joined the forum. Can you tell me where you got a master cylinder for your penman brakes? I've managed to damage the reservoir on mine and could do with finding a replacement. If you've still got your old one and the reservoir is intact I'd be happy to make you an offer! Chris |
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13th Nov 2023 10:40pm |
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GreenGiant Member Since: 01 Mar 2014 Location: Penarth Posts: 3 |
hello all.
this is very interesting reading. i have a penman trailer as well but my handbrake is not working on one side. i am currently in poland and need as much information onm the actual brake caliper. is this a standard caliper which i could replace with a new one? has anyone got details what the make and model of the caliper are? i heard its from citroen. thx |
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4th Sep 2024 4:33pm |
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LandymanStefan Member Since: 30 Aug 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 881 |
Hello!
Yes they are standard Citroen xantia brake calipers. There are a few variations of the caliber as I found when trying to buy the correct seals for them, I ended up buying a few different seal sets and sending the ones back which weren’t required. Have you checked the cable and operation of trying to move the hand brake lever on the caliper manually? |
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4th Sep 2024 4:42pm |
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GreenGiant Member Since: 01 Mar 2014 Location: Penarth Posts: 3 |
hi . thanks for the quick reply
the cables move freely. The little black leaver on the drivers side caliper has absolutly no resistance. It dosent do anything. passenger side seems to work. do you remember the models of xatia calipers which maybe suitable? i may be able to find one here or buy a new replacement one. thanks GG |
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4th Sep 2024 4:53pm |
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