How to change brake discs and pads Renault?
(Link here to new Discs & Pads) Step One – Removing Brake Pads and Caliper. Once you have your wheel off you will see the brake disc with the caliper and pads to the right as below. To remove the caliper, remove the two bolts (12 or 13mm) on the rear top and bottom of the caliper. You should then be able to slide the caliper off to the right.
How do you change the brakes on a car?
Changing the brakes on your car may sound daunting, but with basic mechanical skills and tools it is very achievable if you take your time. (Link here to new Discs & Pads) Step One – Removing Brake Pads and Caliper. Once you have your wheel off you will see the brake disc with the caliper and pads to the right as below.
When to change front brake pads and discs?
On cars with ABS and other electronic systems it is best to open the bleeder when retracting the piston – doing it this way minimises any risk to the controls systems. When going this far in replacing pads and discs I would advise the brake fluid be changed. – most car manufacturers recommendations vary – anything from 1-3 years.
How do you change brake pads on a megane?
To move the piston in the caliper back use a caliper pushback/rewind tool or a g-clamp. Dont forget to loosen lid of fluid resevoir or loosen bleed screw before doing this. The video below shows all the steps for removing the brake pads and discs on a mk2 megane…
What to do if you cant find Renault brake discs?
If you are unsure on the correct genuine Renault brakes for the vehicle, please contact us via our parts enquiry form and supply us with the full vehicle reg number or the vin/chassis number. We will then confirm the correct option for you. What if I can’t find the parts I require listed?
On cars with ABS and other electronic systems it is best to open the bleeder when retracting the piston – doing it this way minimises any risk to the controls systems. When going this far in replacing pads and discs I would advise the brake fluid be changed. – most car manufacturers recommendations vary – anything from 1-3 years.
How do you change the front pads on a Laguna?
Changed the front pads on my son’s Laguna a few years ago. The discs were held on with Allen Screws which had been rounded. I used a Dremmell type tool fitted with a thin grinding wheel to cut a slot in the head of the screws and used a flat screwdriver to get them out.