Renault Clio: Rear brake calliper mounting: Removal - Refitting

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

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 - Refitting, 35A-1),
  • the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting, 33A-3),
  • the upper guide pin bolt.

WARNING

Do not twist the brake hose.

• Suspend the brake calliper from the shock absorber without undoing the brake union.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the two calliper support mounting bolts (1),
  • the calliper mounting.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Clean the calliper mounting and the stub axle carrier.
• Coat the calliper mounting bolts with a FRENBLOC type product before fitting them.
• Always replace the guide pin bolts whenever they are removed.

II - OPERATION FOR REFITTING PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the calliper mounting,
  • the calliper mounting bolts.
• Torque tighten calliper mounting bolt (105 Nm).
• Refit the calliper and the new upper guide pin bolt.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit:
  • the 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).
• Check the brake fluid level.

Rear brake disc protector: Removal - Refitting

DISC BRAKE

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
• 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 mounting (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper mounting: Removal - Refitting, 33A-10),
  • the rear brake disc (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake disc: Removal - Refitting, 33A-12).

II - REMOVAL STAGE FOR THE PART CONCERNED

• Drill out the rivets (1).
• Remove the brake disc protector.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

• Clean any swarf from the stub-axle carrier

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the brake disc protector.
• Refit the rivets.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the rear brake disc (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake disc: Removal - Refitting, 33A-12),
  • 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).

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