HOW TO GUIDE REQUIRED (BRAKES)

[Paul Freemantle]

Need to change the front pads on a 2002 clio sport (if it makes a difference)

any body have a how to guide?

 

[Tom]

http://www.rs-team.orgwww.rs-team.org




[Edited by Tomclio182 on 24 May 2004 at 1:04pm]

 

[Lunner]

Haynes Manual - we even get discount off them

 

[McBunny]

dont do a manual for the 172

it takes 10 mins a side need a 17mm spanner and a 10 iirc loosen top bolt remove bottom swing caliper up remove pads put new ones in reverse lol done

 

[Tom]

http://www.rs-team.org/Html/Prepa/Liaison/plaquettes_ar.htmlhttp://www.rs-team.org/Html/Prepa/Liaison/plaquettes_ar.html

http://www.rs-team.org/Html/Prepa/Liaison/plaquettes_av.htmlhttp://www.rs-team.org/Html/Prepa/Liaison/plaquettes_av.html

As you can see its not rocket science. even with french text its easy to figure out

 

[Paul Freemantle]

thanks lads

 

[black-cat]

Changing the backs aint as easy as in the pictures (but you didnt ask about the backs), but the fronts are that simple.

For the backs if you dial the pistons back as shown in the pictures you mess up you hand-brake. To remedy this you have to get under the car and adjust the handbrake adjuster (awkward to get to as its above the exhaust heat shield)

 

[viceroy]

when my brakes were changed, and the guy dialed the pistons back, my handbrake is still fine

[Edited by viceroy on 24 May 2004 at 1:25pm]

 

[black-cat]

Dialling back the pistons on mine took it up to seven clicks on the handbrake. Would have failed the mot next year unless I adjusted it.

 

[viceroy]

aaah yes...that nasty MOT thingy that you brits have to go through...