Renault Clio: Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Chassis / Front Axle Components / Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting

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

When replacing brake pads, be sure to replace the pads on the opposite side.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
• Unlock the steering column.
• Remove the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the lower guide pin bolt (1) while holding the nut (2).
• Unclip the brake hose (3) from the shock absorber.
• Tilt the calliper upwards.
• Remove the pads.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Check the thickness of the pads (see 30A, General information, Brake: Specifications, 30A-9).
• Replace any faulty parts.
• Clean the calliper mountings.
• Clean the callipers.
• Push the piston.
• Always replace the guide pin bolts after each removal.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Fit the pads, starting from the inside.
• Tilt the calliper downwards to return it to its original position.
• Refit the new guide pin bolt.
• Tighten to torque the guide pin bolt (32 Nm).
• Secure the brake hose to the shock absorber.

WARNING

Do not twist the brake hose.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).

IMPORTANT

Depress the brake pedal several times to bring the pistons, brake pads and discs into contact.

EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAC or EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT

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 Front axle components: Precautions for the repair),
• (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 wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the brake pad retaining pins (1),
  • the spring (2),
  • the brake pads.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Measure the thickness of the pads and then compare them to the minimum values (see 30A, General information, Brake: Specifications, 30A- 9).
• Do not allow friction materials to come into contact with grease, oil or other lubricants and cleaning products which are mineral oil based.
• Clean the callipers using a wire brush and BRAKE CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products).

• Push the pistons back until they are at the end of their bores.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Fit the new brake pads starting from the inside.
• Refit:
  • the spring,
  • the brake pad retaining pins.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit the front wheels (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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