Renault Clio: Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting

16" ALUMINIUM WHEELS or 17" ALUMINIUM WHEELS or 16" STEEL WHEELS, and ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM

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

WARNING To avoid damaging the parking brake cable protectors and causing premature wear of the system, do not handle the cables with a tool.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
• Release the parking brake.
• Remove the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the guide pin lower bolt.

• Tilt the calliper upwards.
• Remove the brake 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 using a wire brush and BRAKE CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products):
  • the calliper brackets,
  • the callipers.
• Always replace the brake calliper guide pin bolts.

• Push the calliper piston back using the (Fre. 1190- 01) until it reaches the end of its bore.

• Remove the protective film from the brake pad.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Fit the brake pads.
• Pivot the calliper downwards to return it to its original position.
• Refit a new guide pin bolt.
• Torque tighten the guide pin bolt (32 Nm).

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the rear wheels (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.

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