Renault Duster 2007 - Rear Brake Cylinder: Removal - Refitting

33A-5
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake cylinder: Removal - Refitting
33A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) .
a Position a pedal press on the brake pedal to limit
the outflow of brake fluid.
a Release the parking brake.
a Remove:
-the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the brake drum (see 33A, Rear axle components,
Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting, page
33A-7) ,
-the side retaining springs while holding the con-
necting rod in contact with the brake back-plate
(see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake
lining: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-2) ,
-the upper return spring using brake shoe pliers
(see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake
lining: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-2) .
a Detach the pin from the spring of the wear compen-
sation system on the leading shoe.
a Separate the shoes.
II - REMOVAL OPERATION
a Unscrew the rigid pipe union from the slave cylinder
(be prepared for brake fluid running out).
a Fit a cap on the brake pipe union.
a Remove the rear brake cylinder bolt (2) on the brake
back-plate.
a Remove the rear brake cylinder.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a Remove any dust from the brake drums and back-
plates using a parts washer.
II - REFITTING OPERATION
a Refit:
- the rear brake cylinder on the brake back-plate,
-the rear brake cylinder bolt(s) on the brake back-
plate.
a Torque tighten the brake cylinder bolt(s) (14 N.m).
a Remove the plug from the brake pipe union.
a Refit the brake pipe union on the rear brake cylinder.
a Torque tighten the brake pipe union on the rear
brake cylinder (14 N.m).
Equipment required
pedal press
parts washer
Tightening torquesm
brake cylinder bolt(s) 14 N.m
brake pipe union on the
rear brake cylinder
14 N.m
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and oper-
ation recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 30A, General information, Brake cir-
cuit: Precautions for the repair, page 30A-2) .
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
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