Renault Clio: Rear brake disc: Removal - Refitting
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 disc, be sure to replace the
disc on the opposite side.
Be sure to replace the brake pads if the brake discs are
being replaced.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
- Remove:
- the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1),
- the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle components,
Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting, 33A-3),
- the calliper mountings (see 33A, Rear axle components,
Rear brake calliper mounting: Removal
- Refitting, 33A-10).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

- Remove:
- the hub covers (1)
- the stub axle nuts (2),
- the brake discs.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
- Clean the brake discs using a spray.
- Clean the stub axle.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Refit:
- the brake discs,
- the stub axle nuts.
- Torque tighten the stub axle nuts (175 Nm).
- Refit the hub cover plug.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
- Refit:
- the calliper mounting (see 33A, Rear axle components,
Rear brake calliper mounting: Removal -
Refitting, 33A-10),
- the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle components,
Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting, 33A-3),
- the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
Rear brake disc: Description
I - PREPARATION OPERATION FOR CHECK
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
Remove the rear wheel concerned (see 35A, Wheels
and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
II - CHECKING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
Note:
Use a Palmer type tool to check the thickness of the
disc.

Position the Palmer tool (1) to measure the disc thickness.

Measure the thickness of the disc at 4 points in order
(90
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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
DRUM BRAKE
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Put the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
Release the parking brake.
Remove:
the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels an
The pipes have a rigid section and a flexible section.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equ
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REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
Remove:
the scuttle panel grille (see Scuttle panel grille:
Removal - Refitting) (56A, Exterior equipment),
the scoop under the scuttle panel gril
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove the dashboard side face (1).
Remove:
the protective strips from the lower cover (2),
the bolts (3),
the lower cover (4), disconnecting the various connectors.
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting
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