Hi Guys,
I'm really happy with my Y/2001 206 XSI, except for the brakes.
Two problems with them: There is a tiny "sweet spot" in the movement of the brake pedal. It hard to describe. There is a quite a bit of free play at the top of the pedal, then in the space of about an inch of pedal movement the car will go from a slight braking to a very very hard braking that throws me forward (although the ABS does not engage). Very annoying, especially since the pedals are so light that I have to brace my weight in order to stop pressing on the brake that little bit too hard. Squealing brakes (temporarily "cured" by Peugeot garage three times now) when in that "sweet spot".
If these are characteristic of all 206s, then I will either have to put up with it or change to a car that has more predictable and controlable braking.
I've told the Peugeot garage about these problems twice. Only the squeal has been cured, and then only for about a day. They managed to stop my handbrake from sticking overnight though. I want to be armed with knowledge before I go to them again. The car is almost out of warranty. Any advice appreciated.
P.