Renault Clio: Rear brake calliper: Removal - Refitting
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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
![Renault Clio. Rear brake calliper: Removal - Refitting](images/books/2116/renault_clio_rear_brake_calliper_removal_refitting_3047.jpg)
- 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.
![Renault Clio. Rear brake calliper: Removal - Refitting](images/books/2116/renault_clio_rear_brake_calliper_removal_refitting_3048.jpg)
- 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.
READ NEXT:
DISC BRAKE
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Put the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
Remove:
the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal -
DISC BRAKE
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).
When replacing a brake d
DRUM BRAKE
Replace all the brake pads on one axle at the same
time. Never mix brake pads of different brands or qualities.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-pos
SEE MORE:
DISC BRAKE
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Put the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
Remove:
the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1),
the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle components,
Rear brake pads: Removal
Gear lever
Vehicles with manual gearbox: refer
to the grid on the gear lever knob 1.
Vehicles with automatic gearbox:
refer to the information on the
“Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.
Selecting reverse gear
The reversing lights will come on as
soon as reverse gear is selected wit
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