Renault Koleos Service Repair Manual: Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
• Unlock the steering column.
• Remove the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) (35A, Wheels and tyres).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the lower guide pin bolt (1) while holding the nut (2) .
• Unclip:
  • the clip (3) ,
  • the brake hose (4) from the shock absorber.
• Rotate the calliper upwards.
• Remove the brake pad.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Always replace the guide pin bolt.
• Check the brake pad thickness (see 30A, General information, Brake: Specifications, page 30A-7) (30A, General information).
• Replace any faulty parts.
• Clean:
  • the calliper,
  • the calliper mounting,
  • the calliper mounting bolts.
• Push the piston fully into its housing using tool (Fre. 1190-01) part no. 77 11 223 715.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the brake pad, starting from the inside.
• Rotate the calliper downwards to return it to its original position.
• Refit the new guide pin bolt.
• Torque tighten the guide pin bolt (29 N.m).
• Clip:
  • the brake hose to the shock absorber,
  • the clip.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) (35A, Wheels and tyres).