Renault Clio: Rear brake calliper: Repair

WARNING

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

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
• Release the parking brake.
• Remove the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
• Position the pedal press on the brake pedal to limit the outflow of brake fluid.
• Remove the rear brake calliper (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper: Removal - Refitting, 33A-8).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the piston using compressed air, making sure to insert a wooden block between the calliper and the piston.
• Remove the dust seal.

• Remove the rectangular section seal from the calliper groove with a round edged spring blade (feeler gauge).
• Replace the complete calliper if the bore is scratched.
• Clean the parts using methylated spirit.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the rectangular section seal in the calliper groove,
  • the piston (after having smeared it with the grease supplied in the repair kit) using the (Fre. 1190-01),
  • the dust seal.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the brake calliper (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper: Removal - Refitting, 33A-8),
  • the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
• Remove the pedal press.
• Bleed the brake circuit (see 30A, General information, Braking circuit: Bleed, 30A-4).

IMPORTANT

To avoid any accident, bring the pistons, brake pads and brake discs into contact by depressing the brake pedal several times.

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