Renault Clio: Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting
EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAC or EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
![Renault Clio. Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting](images/books/2116/renault_clio_front_brake_disc_removal_refitting_2921.jpg)
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).
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair:
- (see 30A, General information, Brake circuit:
Precautions for the repair, 30A-2),
- (see Vehicle: Precautions for the repair) (01D,
Mechanical introduction).
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
- Remove:
- the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1),
- the front brake pads (see 31A, Front axle components,
Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting, 31A-1).
![Renault Clio. Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting](images/books/2116/renault_clio_front_brake_disc_removal_refitting_2922.jpg)
- Remove the bolts (1) from the front brake callipers.
![Renault Clio. Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting](images/books/2116/renault_clio_front_brake_disc_removal_refitting_2923.jpg)
- Suspend the brake callipers from the suspension
springs.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
![Renault Clio. Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting](images/books/2116/renault_clio_front_brake_disc_removal_refitting_2924.jpg)
- Remove:
- the brake disc bolts (2),
- the brake discs.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
- Clean the brake discs using a parts washer.
- Dry the surface of the discs.
- Clean the mating faces of the disc on the hub using
a wire brush and BRAKE CLEANER (see Vehicle:
Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consumables
- Products).
- parts always to be replaced: Front brake disc
bolt (13,03,03,11).
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Refit the brake discs with new bolts.
III - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit:
- the brake callipers,
- the brake calliper bolts.
- Torque tighten the bolts of the front brake callipers
(see 30A, General information, Brake circuit:
Tightening torque, 30A-6).
- Refit:
- the front brake pads (see 31A, Front axle components,
Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting, 31A-1),
- the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
WARNING
To avoid any accident, bring the pistons, brake
pads and brake discs into contact by depressing
the brake pad several times.
- Advise the customer to run-in the brake pads (no
harsh braking).
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
![Renault Clio. Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting](images/books/2116/renault_clio_front_brake_disc_removal_refitting_2925.jpg)
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).
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair:
- (see 30A, General information, Brake circuit:
Precautions for the repair, 30A-2) (30A,
General information),
- (see Vehicle: Precautions for the repair) (01D,
Mechanical introduction).
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
- Set the wheels straight ahead.
- Remove the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
![Renault Clio. Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting](images/books/2116/renault_clio_front_brake_disc_removal_refitting_2926.jpg)
- Mark the position of the cap (1) on the base of the
shock absorber using a indelible pencil.
- Unclip the cap (1) from the base of the shock absorber.
![Renault Clio. Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting](images/books/2116/renault_clio_front_brake_disc_removal_refitting_2927.jpg)
- Remove the brake pads (see 31A, Front axle components,
Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting, 31A-1)
- Remove the "brake calliper mounting - brake calliper"
assembly (2) (see 31A, Front axle components,
Front brake calliper mounting: Removal -
Refitting, 31A-12).
- Hang the "brake calliper mounting - brake calliper"
assembly (2) on the suspension spring.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
![Renault Clio. Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting](images/books/2116/renault_clio_front_brake_disc_removal_refitting_2928.jpg)
- Remove:
- the brake disc bolt or bolts (3),
- the brake disc.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
- Clean the brake discs using a parts washer.
- Dry the surface of the discs.
- Clean the mating faces of the disc on the hub using
a wire brush and BRAKE CLEANER (see Vehicle:
Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consumables
- Products).
- parts always to be replaced: Front brake disc
bolt (13,03,03,11)
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Refit the brake disc with new bolts.
- Torque tighten the new disc mounting bolts (see
30A, General information, Brake circuit: Tightening
torque, 30A-6)
III - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit the "brake calliper mounting - brake calliper"
assembly (see 31A, Front axle components, Front
brake calliper mounting: Removal - Refitting, 31A-12).
- Refit the brake pads (see 31A, Front axle components,
Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting, 31A-1)
- Set the wheels straight ahead.
- Clip the cap on the base of the shock absorber while
aligning the marks made with a indelible pencil.
WARNING
In order not to damage the brake hose:
- do not tension the hose,
- do not twist the hose,
- check that there is no contact with the surrounding
components.
- Refit the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
IMPORTANT
To avoid any accident, bring the pistons, brake
pads and brake discs into contact by depressing
the brake pad several times.
- Advise the customer to run-in the brake pads (no
harsh braking).
Front 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 wheel (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.
![Renault Clio. Front brake disc: Description](images/books/2116/renault_clio_front_brake_disc_removal_refitting_2929.jpg)
Position the Palmer tool (1) to measure the disc thickness.
![Renault Clio. Front brake disc: Description](images/books/2116/renault_clio_front_brake_disc_removal_refitting_2930.jpg)
Measure the thickness of the disc at 4 points in order
(90
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LEFT-HAND DRIVE
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Put the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).
Fit a p
LEFT-HAND DRIVE
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Put the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
Drain the coolant circuit using refrigerant charging
station.
Fit
LEFT-HAND DRIVE
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Put the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
Drain the coolant circuit using refrigerant charging
station.
Fit
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Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading the following general information,
make sure that there are no special notes associated
with the vehicle. These special notes are specified
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DOCUMENTATION PHASE 1
REMOVAL
DISCHARGE LAMPS
IMPORTANT
To prevent eye injuries:
do not look at a xenon bulb when lit (voltage
when lit 20000 V),
do not light a bulb which has not been fitted into
its headlight.
IMPORTANT
To prevent burns, wait until the " computers -
power unit " assemblies a
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