Fitting brake pads?

[MDP91]

Quick question,

My front break pads on my 1.2 16v Clio have almost gone, and I don't fancy paying a garage near on £100 to do it as I know the parts arn't very expensive. How easy are they do fit yourself? I don't have the most amazing technical knowledge but is it possible? Any guides or links?

Thanks
Mark

 

[Kateybingham]

Take wheels off undo calliper from carrier pads will come out quit easy undo resiour cap use clamp to push piston back copper grease back off new pads install wheels back on pump brake pedal all done.

 

[DrR]

brake not break

It's easy, take the wheel off and look at the pads/caliper, if it's not obvious what you need to do, go to a garage.

Or buy a haynes manual.

 

[MDP91]

brake not break

It's easy, take the wheel off and look at the pads/caliper, if it's not obvious what you need to do, go to a garage.

Or buy a haynes manual.

oops, SP. I shall have a flick through my Haynes manual when my mate gives it back. I will have a gander.

 

[Matt W]

There is a guide in the guides section

Take wheels off undo calliper from carrier pads will come out quit easy undo resiour cap use clamp to push piston back copper grease back off new pads install wheels back on pump brake pedal all done.

LOL!

 

[DrR]

Found this guide
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?56131-172-182-Cup-Front-Pad-changing-Guide-updated
only for the RenaultSport clios though, but probably still useful

 

[MDP91]

Found this guide
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?56131-172-182-Cup-Front-Pad-changing-Guide-updated
only for the RenaultSport clios though, but probably still useful

Thanks for that mate, Im getting my Haynes manual back later so I will see if its the same. Im abit special so pictures help me alot.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

brake not break

Well, it is French..... the first was reasonably appropriate.

Easy job to do yourself. Find a friend who is mechanically competent to help you first time round tho as you don't sound too confident. Just remember, if you've driven anywhere, the discs and pads will be WARRRRRM.

Use a torque wrench on wheel bolts (when putting it back together ).

Also don't use the Renault jack. You're safer drinking brake fluid TBH.

Don't drink brake fluid.

 

[MDP91]

TheEvilGiraffe;7433955]Well, it is French..... the first was reasonably appropriate.

Easy job to do yourself. Find a friend who is mechanically competent to help you first time round tho as you don't sound too confident. Just remember, if you've driven anywhere, the discs and pads will be WARRRRRM.

Use a torque wrench on wheel bolts (when putting it back together ).

Thank you, It doesn't sound to hard, but I will get a friend to give me hand. Common sense then. Im going to have a little look anyways tomorrow when I take my wheels of to sort my camber.