Clio Rear Brakes
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Make sure you order new discs that have new bearings in them and have the abs rotors fitted. You wont be able to use your old bearings. Its only 1 30mm nut that holds them on, its recommended to replace the nut with a new one, dont use a normal nut, it has to have the flange on it. The most important thing is the torque setting of the nut, if you dont have a torque wrench dont do it. If the nut is too tight it will cause the bearing to collapse, if its not tight enough the wheel will fly off. I think the correct setting is 275NM. Also dont loose the washer that comes off with the disc. Stick some new pads on it aswel.
Edited by davebem on Tuesday 9th March 14:43
I've never seen a pair of RS rear discs from Renault come without Exciter rings or Bearings in. As said, get a couple of new nuts too as the nylon seal in them is vital to hold the torque.
Give the carrier a good clean up and lubricate the piston rubber when winding the piston back also. Lots of copper-slip and job done.
But as said - if you're local to Bucks give us a shout.
Give the carrier a good clean up and lubricate the piston rubber when winding the piston back also. Lots of copper-slip and job done.
But as said - if you're local to Bucks give us a shout.
WTF?!
The rear discs are just discs, they don't have the bearings in, the bearings are a seperate unit, and you don't need to touch the hub nuts either!
The discs are simple, in short, remove the wheel, then caliper, 2 19mm Bolts at the rear of each caliper, and hang it out of the way, remove the disc retaining screws (2), just off the centre of the disc, and remove, fit new discs, refit retaining screws then caliper, then wheel, done.
The rear discs are just discs, they don't have the bearings in, the bearings are a seperate unit, and you don't need to touch the hub nuts either!
The discs are simple, in short, remove the wheel, then caliper, 2 19mm Bolts at the rear of each caliper, and hang it out of the way, remove the disc retaining screws (2), just off the centre of the disc, and remove, fit new discs, refit retaining screws then caliper, then wheel, done.
BazT said:
WTF?!
The rear discs are just discs, they don't have the bearings in, the bearings are a seperate unit, and you don't need to touch the hub nuts either!
The discs are simple, in short, remove the wheel, then caliper, 2 19mm Bolts at the rear of each caliper, and hang it out of the way, remove the disc retaining screws (2), just off the centre of the disc, and remove, fit new discs, refit retaining screws then caliper, then wheel, done.
WRONG!The rear discs are just discs, they don't have the bearings in, the bearings are a seperate unit, and you don't need to touch the hub nuts either!
The discs are simple, in short, remove the wheel, then caliper, 2 19mm Bolts at the rear of each caliper, and hang it out of the way, remove the disc retaining screws (2), just off the centre of the disc, and remove, fit new discs, refit retaining screws then caliper, then wheel, done.
1. The rear discs are just disc's, you're correct. However, they DO have bearings in.
2. I'm yet to come across a Renault that has 19mm bolts other than the ones holding wheels on. I think you'll find the carrier bolts are 18mm.
3. There are no retaining screws holding the disc's on, just the 30mm hub-nut either side as mentioned above (by more than one person).
4. You forgot to mention how to push the piston on the caliper back.
It's quite clear that you've mis-read the title. Or, you're purposefully trying to give out incorrect information.
Example from a quick google search, clearly shows bearings in the rear discs, even with complimentary 30mm nylon lock nuts. Shame on you!
BazT said:
WTF?!
The rear discs are just discs, they don't have the bearings in, the bearings are a seperate unit, and you don't need to touch the hub nuts either!
The discs are simple, in short, remove the wheel, then caliper, 2 19mm Bolts at the rear of each caliper, and hang it out of the way, remove the disc retaining screws (2), just off the centre of the disc, and remove, fit new discs, refit retaining screws then caliper, then wheel, done.
You'll be mistaking the rear discs for the front ones then. The rear discs are just discs, they don't have the bearings in, the bearings are a seperate unit, and you don't need to touch the hub nuts either!
The discs are simple, in short, remove the wheel, then caliper, 2 19mm Bolts at the rear of each caliper, and hang it out of the way, remove the disc retaining screws (2), just off the centre of the disc, and remove, fit new discs, refit retaining screws then caliper, then wheel, done.
GTP rpm is correct.
andye30m3 said:
BazT said:
WTF?!
The rear discs are just discs, they don't have the bearings in, the bearings are a seperate unit, and you don't need to touch the hub nuts either!
The discs are simple, in short, remove the wheel, then caliper, 2 19mm Bolts at the rear of each caliper, and hang it out of the way, remove the disc retaining screws (2), just off the centre of the disc, and remove, fit new discs, refit retaining screws then caliper, then wheel, done.
You'll be mistaking the rear discs for the front ones then. The rear discs are just discs, they don't have the bearings in, the bearings are a seperate unit, and you don't need to touch the hub nuts either!
The discs are simple, in short, remove the wheel, then caliper, 2 19mm Bolts at the rear of each caliper, and hang it out of the way, remove the disc retaining screws (2), just off the centre of the disc, and remove, fit new discs, refit retaining screws then caliper, then wheel, done.
GTP rpm is correct.
matt1269 said:
The blowtorch was to help budge the main nut in the middle 
A good sized bar, or an impact wrench is no problem for these - very surprised you needed a blow torch lol?If they are tight, bolt wheel back on with hub cap/cover off then let the car down off the jack, get someone to sit in it with the brakes on while you jump up and down on a big 1/2inch breaker bar - should do the job.
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