Clio 182 Cup Calipers

[alex.qts]

Changed my discs and pads today due to a sticking front caliper. Turned out the piston on one of them was totally seized, and also the bleed nipple was almost rusted away. Bought 2 new Pagid calipers from Autodoc and proceeded to swap them over only to find the mounting holes / brackets to the carrier are wayy too short!

I have attached a photo of my caliper - do they look standard? All of the parts I am finding online have a shorter mounting brackets. Is it the case that the Cup has different front calipers / carrier brackets?

 

[Matt Cup]

All genuine callipers are the same afaik.

The 182 cups have just different hub bolt spacing for the shockers.

 

[ripp]

You probably bought the wrong calipers, parts listed in autodoc ar not always compatible, you have to double check.
But tbh, I would rebuild the old calipers with new pistons and seals plus bleed nipples. The seized nipple you have there might be removed with some serious heat on it. Not impossible

 

[Mr Underhill]

The one in your post is correct. Here’s a pic of some spares I have to compare numbers.

Genuine part number and OEM numbers are as follows:

RH Front Caliper - P/N (7701205833) - OEM Mfr. TRW-Lucas P/N (BHW242)
LH Front Caliper - P/N (7701205832) - OEM Mfr. TRW-Lucas P/N (BHW241

 

[Mr Underhill]

I’ve restored a fair few of these now, and kits from Bigg Red won’t cost the earth. You’ll get them sorted for under a hundred quid including kits and paint.

Caliper Piston kits for RENAULT CLIO Mk II (BB_, CB_) Petrol Engine - BiggRed

Browsing Caliper Piston kits for RENAULT CLIO Mk II (BB_, CB_) Petrol Engine - BiggRed

www.biggred.co.uk

Get some HEL stainless steel nipples because the standard types are too soft.

Drop me a pm if you get stuck and I’ll help you source the parts and with the process.

 

[alex.qts]

Thanks guys really helpful.

That rebuild kit looks really tempting, but need the car back on the road like now…

Will see if I can source some other calipers and then will rebuild the old ones for spare.

From looking at pictures online the new calipers I have would possibly fit a 182 of some kind but not mine !!

 

[Mr Underhill]

RH - https://www.autodoc.co.uk/trw/2185823?search=TRW+Brake+caliper+(BHW242)

LH - https://www.autodoc.co.uk/trw/2185821?search=TRW+Brake+caliper+(BHW241)

 

[Matt Cup]

There are plenty of these being broke. Surely you can pick one up locally to keep you on the road?

 

[ripp]

Strange thing is caliper carriers are no longer available for some time now

 

[alex.qts]

Manged to find a set of genuine refurbs for £100. Will rebuild the old ones to learn. Anyone know the best way to get out the stuck piston?

 

[R3k1355]

Air compressor if it's off the car already, but the pressure generated from brake hydraulics is far greater.

 

[JamesBryan]

Air compressor if it's off the car already, but the pressure generated from brake hydraulics is far greater.

This.

Stick a block of wood in front of the piston and watch your fingers 😂

Piston will shoot out like a bullet if you're not careful.

 

[Louis]

You can use a bike pump or tyre pump too