Hi all jst a bit of an update, iv got the calipers and hubs off the beam and all the ABS cabling and the brake pipes, had them checked with my m8 at a garage and he says theyll fit straight on where my old drum brake pipes and sensors fitted so no worries there.
Got my new discs pads and ABS rings yesterday and started to put it all together, still waiting on the bearings and handbrake cables, everything bought from the local renault dealer cept the discs and pads
Some nice bits of information i learned while doing this :
- MK 2 51 reg clio has 26 teeth on the ABS, the rings used on the front driveshafts are the same diameter as the discs on the rear so you can use the same abs rings on the rear discs! (shown in place on pic)
- the rear hubs of the 172 have 4 bolts holding them on, 3 10mil and 1 8mil on each side, whereas on the drums there are 4 of the same size (not sure of size yet) also they screw through from the other side. you can still put the hubs on but the smaller bolt will go through a larger hole in the hub plate...not sure about safety on that part!
- Old ABS rings just pop off the discs...just use a hammer and a large screwdriver
- You need to buy new bearings if you have your own discs to fit as they usualy dont come with them supplied! and you cant take the bearings out ofthe discs the beam came with cos they break, which is what happened when i tried it!!
Planning on making a guide when this is all over, if it works! so iv got quite a few pictures of everything and the steps....
heres a few:!
The 172 beam without brake pipes
Hub with disc removed
Half of the wheel bearing!!
new rear discs with ABS rings fitted
new front discs to match
what i found today
hope someone takes the time to read this!!
