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

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).

• Fit the pedal press on the brake pedal to limit the amount of brake fluid running out.
• 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 brake hose (1) from the calliper,
  • the guide pin bolt (2) while holding the nut (3) ,
  • the brake pad,
  • the brake calliper bolts (4) ,
  • the front brake calliper.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Always replace the guide pin bolt.
• Check the condition of the gaiter and the calliper piston (replace defective parts).
• Clean the backplate and the calliper.
• Push the piston back until it is at the end of its bore.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Set the front wheels straight.
• Without using a tool, screw the brake hose onto the calliper as tightly as possible.
• Refit:
  • the front brake calliper,
  • the brake calliper bolts,
  • the pads starting from the inside,
  • the new guide pin bolts.
• Torque tighten
  • the guide pin bolts (29 N.m),
  • the brake hose on the calliper (18 N.m),
  • the brake calliper bolts (165 N.m).

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Partially bleed the brake circuit if the compensation reservoir was not completely emptied during the operation.
• If necessary, bleed the circuit completely (see 30A, General information, Braking circuit: Bleed, page 30A-4) (30A, General information).
• Check the brake fluid level.

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