2009 RENAULT TWINGO tow

33A-4
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake hose: Removal - Refitting
33A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift ( (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) ).
aFit the pedal press to the brake pedal to limit the
outflow of brake fluid.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUndo the rigid pipe unions (1) on the rear brake hose
concerned.
aRemove the rear brake hose concerned.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the rear brake hose concerned,
-the rigid brake pipe unions on the rear brake hose
concerned.
aScrew on the rigid brake pipe unions on the rear
brake hose concerned without tightening them.
aTorque tighten the rigid pipe unions on the rear
brake hose concerned ( 17 Nm).
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRemove the pedal press from the brake pedal to
limit the outflow of brake fluid.
aBleed the brake circuit (see 30A, General informa-
tion, Braking circuit: Bleed, page 30A-4) . Equipment requiredpedal press
Tightening torquesm
rigid pipe unions on the
rear brake hose con-
cerned17 Nm
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
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WARNING
In order to not damage the brake hose:
-do not tension the hose,
-do not twist the hose,
-check that there is no contact with the sur-
rounding components.

33A-5
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake hose: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
33A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aPosition a pedal press on the brake pedal to limit
the outflow of brake fluid.II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUndo the brake pipe unions (1) .
aRemove:
-the brake hose clips (2) ,
-the brake hoses.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the brake hose,
-the brake hose clip.
aTighten to torque:
-the brake hose union on the master cylinder
side (13 N.m), Equipment required
pedal press
Tightening torquesm
brake hose union on the
master cylinder side13 N.m
brake hose union on the
brake calliper side13 N.m
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
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WARNING
In order not to damage the brake hose:
-do not tension the hose,
-do not twist the hose,
-check that there is no contact with the sur-
rounding components.

33A-7
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake calliper: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
33A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRelease the parking brake.
aPosition a pedal press on the brake pedal to limit
the outflow of brake fluid.
aRemove the rear wheel (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUnclip the parking brake cable from the brake calli-
per at (1) .
aMove aside the parking brake cable.
aLoosen the calliper brake pipe union (2) .
aRemove:
-the brake calliper guide pin bolts (3) ,
-the brake calliper from the mounting,
-the union between the brake pipe and the calliper,
-the brake calliper.
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 supports,
-the callipers.
aAlways replace the brake calliper guide pin bolts. Special tooling required
Fre. 1190-01Brake calliper piston return
tool.
Equipment required
pedal press
Tightening torquesm
new bolts on the brake
calliper guide pins35 N.m
brake pipe union on the
calliper13 N.m
WARNING
To avoid damaging the parking brake cable protec-
tors and causing premature wear of the system, do
not handle the cables with a tool.
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33A-9
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake calliper mounting: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
33A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRelease the parking brake.
aRemove:
-the rear wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle compo-
nents, Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-1) .aRemove:
-the brake calliper guide pin bolts (1) ,
-the brake calliper from the mounting.
aAttach the brake calliper to the suspension spring.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the brake calliper mounting bolts (2) ,
-the brake calliper mounting. Special tooling required
Fre. 1190-01Brake calliper piston return
tool.
Tightening torquesm
bolts of the brake calli-
per mountingXXX
new bolts of the brake
calliper guide pins105 N.m
WARNING
To avoid damaging the parking brake cable protec-
tors and causing premature wear of the system, do
not handle the cables with a tool.
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33A-11
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake disc: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
33A
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).
aRemove:
-the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle compo-
nents, Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-1) .aRemove:
-the brake calliper mounting bolts (1) ,
-the "brake calliper mounting - brake calliper" as-
sembly.
aAttach the "calliper mounting - brake calliper" to the
shock absorber spring.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the hub's nut cover (2) . Equipment required
par ts washer
Tightening torquesm
new hub nut175 N.m
brake calliper mounting
bolts105 N.m
WARNING
To avoid damaging the parking brake cable protec-
tors and causing premature wear of the system, do
not handle the cables with a tool.
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33A-13
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake disc: Description
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
33A
I - PREPARATION OPERATION FOR CHECK
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
Remove the rear wheel concerned (see 35A, Wheels
and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
II - CHECKING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
Position the Palmer tool (1) to measure the disc thick-
ness.Measure the thickness of the disc at 4 points in order
(90˚ apart).
Compare the values with those recommended by the
manufacturer (see 30A, General information, Brake:
Specifications, page 30A-19) .
III - FINAL OPERATION
Replace the discs if necessary (see 33A, Rear axle
components, Rear brake disc: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-11) .
Refit the rear wheel concerned (see 35A, Wheels and
tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) . Note:
Use a Palmer type tool to check the thickness of the
disc.
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33A-14
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake lining: Removal - Refitting
33A
Replace all the brake pads on one axle at the same
time. Never mix brake pads of different brands or qual-
ities.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift ( (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) ).
aRelease the parking brake.
aRemove:
-the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the rear brake drums (see 33A, Rear axle compo-
nents, Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-19) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the lower return spring (1) , then the upper
return spring (2) using brake shoe pliers.aFit pliers (3) onto the slave cylinder pistons.
aRemove:
-the side retainer springs (4) of the segments, keep-
ing the connecting rod (5) in contact with the brake
backing plate (6) ,
-the leading shoe (7) ,
-the link rod (8) ,
-the trailing shoe (9) .
aUncouple the parking brake cable from the parking
brake lever.
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33A-17
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake cylinder: Removal - Refitting
33A
REMOVAL
I - OPERATION FOR PREPARATION OF PART
CONCERNED
aPosition the vehicle on a lift ( (see Vehicle: Towing
and lifting) ).
aRelease the parking brake.
aRemove:
-the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the rear brake drum (see 33A, Rear axle compo-
nents, Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-19) .
II - REMOVAL OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the upper return spring (1) using brake
shoe pliers.
aRemove the brake shoes.aUndo the rigid brake pipe union (2) on the rear brake
cylinder.
aFit a cap on the rigid brake pipe union.
aRemove:
-the rear brake cylinder bolt (3) on the flange,
-the rear brake cylinder. Tightening torquesm
rear brake cylinder bolt
on the flange14.5 Nm
rigid brake pipe union
on the rear brake cylin-
der15 Nm
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Note:
Expect some br ake fluid to run out.