Renault Clio: Brake compensator: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Chassis / Mechanical Component Controls / Brake compensator: Removal - Refitting

WITHOUT ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

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 tool pedal press in order to limit the outflow of the brake fluid.

WARNING

Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the surrounding components.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the bolt (1) of the brake limiter rod on the rear axle.
• Mark the position of the brake pipes (2) at the brake limiter (3).
• Disconnect the brake pipes (2) from the brake limiter (3).

• Remove:
  • the bolts (4) of the brake limiter (5),
  • the brake limiter (5).
• Undo, but do not remove, the bolts (6) of the brake limiter retaining bracket.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the brake limiter,
  • the brake limiter bolts.
• Tighten to torque:
  • the bolts of the brake limiter retaining bracket (10 N.m),
  • the brake limiter bolts (18 N.m).
• Connect the brake pipes on the brake limiter as marked at the time of the removal.
• Torque tighten the hydraulic unions (17 N.m).
• Refit the bolt of the brake limiter rod on the rear axle.
• Torque tighten the bolt of the brake limiter rod on the rear axle (10 N.m).

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Remove the pedal press.
• Bleed the brake circuit using the tool (Fre. 1085-01) (see 30A, General information, Braking circuit: Bleed, 30A-4).

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