Renault Megane Quiz
Chassis

Brake disc

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Tightening torques
disc mounting bolt 1.5 daN.m
caliper bracket bolt 10.5 daN.m
wheel bolt 11 daN.m

When replacing the pads or the disc, always replace the pads and the disc on the opposite side as well.

REMOVAL

Disque de frein
  • Position the vehicle on a two-post lift.
  • Remove:
  • the front wheels,
  • the two guide pin bolts (1).
  • Hang the caliper from the suspension spring.
  • Remove:
  • the caliper bracket,
  • the two disc mounting bolts (2),
  • the disc.

INSTALLATION

  • Refit in the reverse order of removal.
WARNING
  • Refit the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor wiring, if they were unclipped.
  • Do not twist the brake hose.
  • Clean the caliper brackets and the calipers.
  • Tighten to the following torques:
  • the disc mounting bolts (1.5 daN.m),
  • the caliper bracket bolts (10.5 daN.m).
IMPORTANT

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

  • Refit the wheels.
  • Tighten the wheel bolts to torque (11 daN.m).

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