MOT failure - Break Load Sensing Valve

[Steveman]

Morning All,

My 51 Saxo VTR has just failed its MOT - guy at the garage says the Break Load Sensing Valve has corroded and needs replacing.

He says they are a Citroen only part and it'll cost me £236 to fit a new one. This seems steep to me - anyone any ideas if this is reasonable or not?

Thanks.

[davidharvey]

Did mine last year....I think it cost about half that to get it done
this (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CITROEN-SAXO-REAR-BRAKE-COMPENSATOR-VALVE-REGULATOR-1-6-/220585841006?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item335bf0d16e) plus fitting

[IM_axles]

Just get a second hand one! We stock them here for £20

[kill_switch]

have a look yourself mate might just need bit of wd4 and a bang

[Ax_beefy]

Citroen charge just over £100 but they can be had on ebay for £60ish

[Riko360]

mate caked the hell out of hos before the mot and hit it with a hammer a few times to loosen it up. went straight through. be careful driving it though- mates one would lock the rear wheels when braking hard!!!