268954910-Renault-Scenic.pdf

FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake hose: Removal - Refitting
31A
Essential equipment
pedal press
Tightening torquesm
brake hose on the calliper
brake hose on the union
bleed screw
1.7 daNm
1.4 daNm
0.65 daNm
IMPORTANT
Be sure to follow the order of operations in the procedure
described below.
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a Unscrew:
- the pipe union (1) ,
- the calliper hose.
REFITTING
a
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WARNING
Do not twist the brake pipe, and straighten the
wheels as steering lock makes it easier for the
unit to become twisted.
REMOVAL
a
WARNING
Drain the brake fluid to prevent damage to the
mechanical parts and bodywork around the braking
system.
a Fit the pedal press to the brake pedal to limit the
outflow of brake fluid.
Make sure that there is no contact between the
brake pipe and the surrounding components.
Note:
The pipe supplied as spare parts are encased in
a spring to prevent them from being twisted
during fitting.
a Refit the brake hose at the calliper end.
a Torque tighten:
- the brake hose on the calliper (1.7 daNm),
- the brake hose on the union (1.4 daNm).
a Position the female end of the brake pipe on the retaining
bracket without straining it by twisting.
a Make sure that the end piece engages freely into the
bracket splines.
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