Renault Clio Cup - Braking Circuit Fluid and Bleeding

2010 Release
E-48
4.5.4 BRAKING CIRCUIT
Brake fluid
- Top-up
Brake pad wear leads to a progressive drop in brake fluid levels in the tank. Do not
compensate this drop, the level shall be restored on the next brake pad change.
Ensure, however, that it does not drop below the minimum mark.
- Approved brake fluids
The combination of two incompatible brake fluids in the braking circuit may lead to
significant leakage risks caused mainly by damage to gaskets and cups. To avoid such
risks, only those fluids inspected and approved by our laboratories, and compliant with
the SAE J 1703 dot 5 standard should be used.
Recommended brake fluid: RENAULT ref. 77 01 422 979 (0.5L bottle).
- Bleeding
Drainage should be performed starting with the caliper furthest away from the master
cylinder and ending with the nearest.
 Open the brake limiter to the maximum, taking care to note its initial
position.
 Bleed the rear right-hand caliper.
 Bleed the rear left-hand caliper.
 Bleed the outer body of the front right-hand caliper.
 Bleed the inner body of the front right-hand caliper.
 Bleed the outer body of the front left-hand caliper.
 Bleed the inner body of the front left-hand caliper.
 Reset the limiter to its initial setting.
The level of brake fluid must never be allowed to drop below the minimum level
during bleeding.