Renault Duster 2007 - Front Brake Calliper: Removal - Refitting

31A-7
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake calliper: Removal - Refitting
31A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
a Fit the pedal press to the brake pedal to limit the
outflow of brake fluid.
a Unlock the steering column.
a Remove the front wheel on the side concerned (see
35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 35A-1) .
II - REMOVAL OPERATION
a Release the brake hose from the front brake calliper.
a Remove the brake pads (see 31A, Front axle com-
ponents, Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-3) .
a Remove the guide pin upper bolt (1) while holding
the nut (2) .
a Remove:
- the front brake calliper from the hose,
- the front brake calliper.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a Check the condition of the gaiter and the calliper pis-
ton.
a Replace any faulty parts (see 31A, Front axle com-
ponents, Front brake calliper: Repair, page 31A-
9) .
a Clean using a wire brush and BRAKE CLEANER
(see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the re-
pair) (04B, Consumables - Products):
- the calliper supports,
- the callipers.
Equipment required
pedal press
Tightening torquesm
guide pin upper bolt 34 N.m
brake hose on the calli-
per
17 N.m
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and opera-
tion recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 31A, Front axle components, Front
axle components: Precautions for the repair,
page 31A-1) .
WARNING
In order not to damage the brake hose:
- do not tension the hose,
- do not twist the hose,
- check that there is no contact with the surrounding
components.
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
Note:
The callipers supplied as spare parts are pre-filled
with brake fluid.
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