Renault Koleos Service Repair Manual: Rear brake disc: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
• Remove:
  • the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
  • the rear brake calliper without disconnecting it from the brake hose (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-5) .
• Suspend the rear brake calliper.
• Remove:
  • the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-1) ,
  • the rear brake calliper mounting (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper mounting: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-7) .

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the rear brake disc (1) .

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Use a cleaning fountain to clean the discs.
• Dry the disc surfaces.
• Clean using a wire brush and BRAKE CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products):
  • the calliper supports,
  • the callipers,
  • the guide pin bolts.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the rear brake disc.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the rear brake calliper mounting (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper mounting: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-7) ,
  • the brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting, page 33A- 1) ,
  • the rear brake calliper without disconnecting it from the brake hose (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-5) ,
  • the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .

Rear brake disc: Description

I - PREPARATION OPERATION FOR CHECK

Position the vehicle on a two-post lift.

Remove the rear wheel concerned.

II - CHECKING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

Position the Palmer tool (1) to measure the disc thickness.

Measure the thickness of the disc at 4 points in order (90º apart).

Compare the values with those recommended by the manufacturer.

III - FINAL OPERATION

Replace the discs if necessary.

Refit the rear wheel concerned.