Renault Clio: Rigid brake pipe: Removal - Refitting

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 equipment).
• Fit the pedal press to the brake pedal to limit the outflow of brake fluid.
• Raise the lift.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

1 - rear left-hand rigid brake pipe

• Unscrew:
  • the rigid brake pipe from the rear axle (1),
  • the rigid brake pipe from the calliper (2).
• Unclip the rear axle rigid brake pipe.
• Remove the rigid brake pipe.

2 - Rear right-hand rigid brake pipe

• Unscrew:
  • the rigid brake pipe from the rear axle (3),
  • the rigid brake pipe from the calliper (4).
• Unclip the rear axle rigid brake pipe.
• Remove the rigid brake pipe.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

• Always replace the rigid brake pipe mounting clips.

WARNING

Do not twist the brake hose.

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

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the rigid pipe in its original position.
• Torque tighten:
  • the rigid brake pipe at the rear axle (14 Nm),
  • the rigid brake pipe on the calliper (14 Nm).

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Bleed the brake circuit (see 30A, General information, Braking circuit: Bleed, 30A-4).

READ NEXT: