Renault Clio: Front brake calliper: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Chassis / Front Axle Components / Front brake calliper: Removal - Refitting

EQUIPMENT LEVEL E3 LEISURE or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA2 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA4 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA5 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG

Note: The callipers supplied as replacement parts are pre-filled.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).

WARNING

Prepare for brake fluid outflow, to prevent damage to the mechanical parts and bodywork around the braking system.

• Fit the pedal press to the brake pedal to limit the outflow of brake fluid.
• Unlock the steering wheel.
• Remove the front wheel on the side concerned (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Unlock the brake hose (1) on the brake calliper.
• Remove:
  • the two guide pin bolts (2) while holding the nuts (3),
  • the brake calliper from the hose,
  • the brake pads.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

• Check the condition of the gaiter and calliper piston (replace defective parts).
• Clean the backplate and the calliper.
• Push the piston back until it is at the end of its bore.
• Fit the pads, starting from the inside.
• Always replace the guide pin bolts after each removal.

WARNING

Do not twist the brake hose, and set the wheels straight ahead as turning the steering wheel increases the likelihood of the hose becoming twisted.

Make sure that there is no contact between the brake hose and the surrounding components.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Set the wheels straight ahead.
• Without using a tool, screw the calliper to the brake hose as tightly as possible.
• Refit:
  • the pads starting from the inside,
  • the calliper,
  • the new guide pin bolts.
• Torque tighten:
  • the guide pin bolts (32 Nm),
  • the brake hose (17 Nm).

WARNING

• Refasten the brake hose and wheel speed sensor wiring if they have been unclipped.
• Do not twist the brake hose.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Bleed the brake circuit partially if the compensation reservoir is not completely emptied during the procedure.

  If necessary, bleed the circuit completely (see 30A, General information, Braking circuit: Bleed, 30A-4).

• Check the brake fluid level.

IMPORTANT

Depress the brake pedal several times to bring the pistons, brake pads and discs into contact.

• Refit the wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).

EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAC or EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT

Note: The callipers supplied as replacement parts are pre-filled.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).

WARNING

Prepare for brake fluid outflow, to prevent damage to the mechanical parts and bodywork around the braking system.

• Fit the pedal press to the brake pedal to limit the outflow of brake fluid.
• Unlock the steering wheel.
• Remove the front wheel on the side concerned (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Open the bleed screws (1).
• Remove:
  • the brake hose (2) on the brake calliper,
  • the brake calliper mountings (3),
  • the brake calliper,
  • the brake pads.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

• Clean the calliper.
• Check the condition of the gaiters and calliper pistons (replace any faulty parts).
• Push the pistons back until they are at the end of their bores.
• Install the brake pads starting from the inside.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the brake calliper,
  • the brake calliper mounting bolts.
• Torque tighten the brake calliper mounting bolts (170 Nm).
• Refit the brake hose.

WARNING

Refasten the brake hose and wheel speed sensor wiring if they have been unclipped.

Do not twist the brake hose.

• Torque tighten the brake hose mounting bolts on the brake calliper (25 Nm).
• Remove the pedal press.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Partially bleed the brake circuit if the compensation reservoir has not been completely emptied during the operation. If necessary, bleed the circuit completely (see 30A, General information, Braking circuit: Bleed, 30A-4).
• Check the brake fluid level.

IMPORTANT

Depress the brake pedal several times to bring the pistons, brake pads and discs into contact.

Correctly attach the brake hose and ABS sensor wiring.

• Refit the front wheel on the side concerned (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).

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