2009 RENAULT TWINGO air

31A-10
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake calliper: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
31A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
aFit a pedal press on the brake pedal to limit the out-
flow of brake fluid.II - REMOVAL OPERATION
aSlightly loosen the brake hose union (1) of the calli-
per.
aRemove:
-the brake pads (see 31A, Front axle compo-
nents, Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-1) ,
-the brake hose union on the brake calliper.
aFit blanking plugs on the ends of the openings.
aRemove the brake calliper.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aCheck:
-the condition of the calliper gaiter,
-the condition of the calliper piston; replace it if there
are deep scratches or cracks.
aReplace any faulty parts (see 31A, Front axle com-
ponents, Front brake calliper: Repair, page 31A-
12) .
aClean using a wire brush and BRAKE CLEANER
(see ) (04B, Consumables - Products):
-the calliper mounting,
-the calliper. Special tooling required
Fre. 1190-01Brake calliper piston return
tool.
Equipment required
pedal press
Tightening torquesm
brake hose union13 N.m
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and opera-
tion recommendations before carrying out any
repair:
- (see Front axle components: Precautions for
the repair) ,
- (see Vehicle: Precautions for the repair) (01D,
Mechanical introduction).
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
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31A-12
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake calliper: Repair
31A
REPAIR
I - REPAIR PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aPosition the pedal press on the brake pedal to limit
the outflow of brake fluid.
aRemove:
-the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the front brake calliper (see 31A, Front axle com-
ponents, Front brake calliper: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 31A-8) .II - REPAIR OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED
aRemove the piston using compressed air, making
sure to insert a wooden block between the calliper
and the piston to avoid damaging it. Any trace of im-
pact on the end panel will render the piston unfit for
use.
aRemove the dust seal.
aRemove the rectangular section seal from the calli-
per groove with a round edged spring blade (feeler
gauge).
aClean the parts using methylated spirit. Special tooling required
Fre. 1190-01Brake calliper piston return
tool.
Equipment required
pedal press
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and oper-
ation recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see Front axle components: Precautions
for the repair) .
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
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WARNING
The whole calliper must systematically be
replaced if there are any scratches in the calliper
bore.

31A-13
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake calliper: Repair
31A
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the new rectangular section seal in the calliper
groove,
-the piston (after having smeared it with the grease
supplied in the repair kit) using the (Fre. 1190-01),
-the dust seal.
II - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the brake calliper (see 31A, Front axle compo-
nents, Front brake calliper: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-8) ,
-the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
aRemove the pedal press.
aBleed the brake circuit (see 30A, General informa-
tion, Braking circuit: Bleed, page 30A-4) . IMPORTANT
To avoid any accident, bring the pistons, brake
pads and brake discs into contact by depressing
the brake pad several times.

31A-15
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake calliper mounting: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL EA0 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA5
or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EZ2 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EZ4
31A
II - REMOVAL OPERATION
aRemove:
-the brake calliper mounting bolts (3) ,
-the brake calliper mounting.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace the guide pin upper bolt.
aUsing the cleaning station, clean:
-the brake calliper mounting,
-the brake calliper.
aCoat the brake calliper mounting bolts with HIGH
STRENGTH THREAD LOCK (see Vehicle: Parts
and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consum-
ables - Products) before refitting them.
II - REFITTING OPERATION
aRefit:
-the brake calliper mounting,
-the brake calliper mounting bolts.
aTorque tighten the brake calliper mounting bolts
(100 N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
aFit the front brake calliper.aRefit the upper bolt on the guide pin while holding
the nut.
aTorque tighten the guide pin upper bolt (29 N.m)
while holding the nut.
aRefit:
-the front brake pads (see 31A, Front axle compo-
nents, Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-1) ,
-the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
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31A-16
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake calliper mounting: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
31A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove:
-the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the front brake pads (see 31A, Front axle compo-
nents, Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-1) .II - REMOVAL OPERATION
aRemove:
-the calliper mounting bolts (1) ,
-the calliper mounting.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aClean using a wire brush and BRAKE CLEANER
(see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the re-
pair) (04B, Consumables - Products):
-the calliper mounting,
-the calliper,
-the hub carrier.
aparts always to be replaced: Front brake calliper
mounting bolt.
II - REFITTING OPERATION
aRefit the calliper mounting.
aTorque tighten the calliper mounting bolts (100
N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit:
-the front brake pads (see 31A, Front axle compo-
nents, Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-1) , Tightening torquesm
calliper mounting bolts100 N.m
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and opera-
tion recommendations before carrying out any
repair:
- (see Front axle components: Precautions for
the repair) ,
- (see Vehicle: Precautions for the repair) (01D,
Mechanical introduction).
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31A-19
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting
31A
Brake discs cannot be reground. If there is excessive
scoring or wear, they will need to be replaced (see
30A, General information, Brake: Specifications,
page 30A-19) .
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aRemove the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .aMark the position of the cap (1) on the base of the
shock absorber using a indelible pencil.
aUnclip the cap (1) from the base of the shock ab-
sorber. Equipment required
indelible pencil
par ts washer
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and opera-
tion recommendations before carrying out any
repair:
- (see 30A, General information, Brake circuit:
Precautions for the repair, page 30A-2) (30A,
General information),
- (see Vehicle: Precautions for the repair) (01D,
Mechanical introduction).
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31A-20
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting
31A
aRemove the brake pads (see 31A, Front axle com-
ponents, Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-1)
aRemove the "brake calliper mounting - brake calli-
per" assembly (2) (see 31A, Front axle compo-
nents, Front brake calliper mounting: Removal -
Refitting, page 31A-14) .
aHang the "brake calliper mounting - brake calliper"
assembly (2) on the suspension spring.II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the brake disc bolt or bolts (3) ,
-the brake disc.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aClean the brake discs using a parts washer.
aDry the surface of the discs.
aClean the mating faces of the disc on the hub using
a wire brush and BRAKE CLEANER (see Vehicle:
Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Con-
sumables - Products).
aparts always to be replaced: Front brake disc
bolt
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit the brake disc with new bolts.
aTorque tighten the new disc mounting bolts (see
30A, General information, Brake circuit: Tighten-
ing torque, page 30A-6)
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31A-47
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front axle subframe: Removal - Refitting
31A
aRemove:
-the steering box (16) (see 36A, Steering assem-
bly, Steering box: Removal - Refitting, page
36A-1) ,
-the front anti-roll bar (17) (see 31A, Front axle
components, Front anti-roll bar: Removal - Re-
fitting, page 31A-52) ,
-the lower arms from the front driveshaft (18) (see
31A, Front axle components, Front driveshaft
lower arm: Removal - Refitting, page 31A-33) .aRemove:
-the gear selection cable guide bolt (19) from the
subframe,
-the gear selection cable guide (19) from the sub-
frame.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace:
-the subframe bolts,
-the bolt from the universal joint.
aDegrease the contact surface areas of the subframe
and the body using surface cleaner (see Vehicle:
Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Con-
sumables - Products).
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