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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