Renault Megane Quiz
Chassis

Brake pads

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Essential special tools
Fre. 1190-01 Brake caliper piston press

Tightening torques
guide pin bolts 3.2 daN.m
wheel bolt 11 daN.m

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

REMOVAL

  • Position the vehicle on a two-post lift.
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  • Remove:
  • the front wheels,
  • the lower guide pin bolt (1).
  • Unclip the brake hose (2) from the shock absorber.
  • Pivot the caliper upwards.
  • Remove the pads.
  • Check the condition of the braking components.
  • Replace any defective parts.

INSTALLATION

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  • Clean the caliper brackets and calipers.
  • Push back the piston using the tool (Fre. 1190-01).
  • Fit the new pads, starting with the inner one.
WARNING
  • Refit the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor wiring, if they were unclipped.
  • Do not twist the brake hose.
  • Refit in the reverse order of removal.
  • Tighten to the following torques:
  • the guide pin bolts (3.2 daN.m),
  • the wheel fixing bolts (11 daN.m).
IMPORTANT

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

Test yourself

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