268954910-Renault-Scenic.pdf

FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting
31A
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a parts always to be replaced: Front brake calliper
guide pin bolt (13,03,03,07).
a Measure the thickness of the pads and then compare
them to the minimum values (see 30A, General
information, Brake: Specifications, page 30A-6) .
a Do not allow friction materials to come into contact
with grease, oil or other lubricants and cleaning products
which are mineral oil based.
a Clean using a wire brush and BRAKE CLEANER
(see Vehicle: Parts and ingredients for the repairwork)
(04B, Consumables - Products):
- the calliper supports,
- the callipers.
a Push the piston with the tool (Fre. 1190-01).
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
a Refit:
- the brake pads,
- the brake calliper,
- the calliper retaining spring.
a Torque tighten the bolts of the calliper guide pins
(27 N.m).
a Refit the guide pin bolt caps.
a Attach the brake hose to the shock absorber.
IMPORTANT
To avoid any accident, bring the pistons, brake
pads and brake discs into contact by depressing
the brake pad several times.
III - FINAL OPERATION
a Refit the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
31A-2