Renault Clio: Rear brake calliper: Removal - Refitting
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).
WARNING
Prepare for brake fluid outflow, to prevent damage
to the mechanical parts and bodywork
around the braking system.
- Release the parking brake.
- Fit the pedal press to the brake pedal to limit the
outflow of brake fluid.
- Remove the rear wheel on the side concerned (see
35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
- Unclip the parking brake cable (1).
- Remove the rigid brake pipe union (2).
- Remove:
- the guide pin mounting bolts (3), holding the nuts (4),
- the calliper,
- the brake pads.
- Fit a cap on the rigid brake pipe union.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
- Check the condition of the calliper piston boot.
- Replace any faulty parts.
- Clean the backplate and the calliper.
- Push the piston back using the (Fre. 1190-01) until it
is at the end of its bore.
- Always replace the guide pin bolts after each removal.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Refit:
- the brake pads,
- the calliper,
- the new guide pin bolts,
- the rigid brake pipe union.
- Torque tighten:
- the guide pin bolts (32 Nm),
- the rigid brake pipe (14 Nm).
- Refit the parking brake cable.
- Check that the parking brake cable stop is properly
engaged in its housing.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
- Bleed the brake circuit (see 30A, General information,
Braking circuit: Bleed, 30A-4).
- Check the brake fluid level.
- Refit the wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
WARNING
Depress the brake pedal several times to bring
the pistons, brake pads and discs into contact.
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DISC BRAKE
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Put the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
Remove:
the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal -
DISC BRAKE
Brake discs cannot be reground. If there is excessive
scoring or wear, they will need to be replaced (see
30A, General information, Brake: Specifications, 30A-9).
When replacing a brake d
DRUM BRAKE
Replace all the brake pads on one axle at the same
time. Never mix brake pads of different brands or qualities.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-pos
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PARTS AND CONSUMABLES FOR THE
REPAIR WORK
Parts always to be replaced:
the seal between the catalytic pre-converter and
the turbocharger,
the seal between the catalytic pre-converter and
the flexible pipe.
Consumables:
abrasive pads,
surface cleaner 77 01 404 178,
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
WARNING
Do not use the lower arm for support with a lifting
system.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle
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