30A-18
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brake fluid: Specifications
30A
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT INTERVAL
Our braking technology, and in particular the disc
brakes (hollow pistons which conduct little heat, have a
low volume of fluid in the cylinder, sliding callipers
avoiding the need for a fluid reserve in the least cooled
area of the wheel), has allowed us to prevent the risk of
« vapour lock » as far as possible, even with heavy
braking (mountainous area). However, current brake
fluids are subject to minor deterioration during the first
months of use due to slight humidity intake. This is why
it is recommended that you change the brake fluid: see
maintenance booklet for the vehicle.
1 - Topping up the level
Wear of the brake pads will result in a gradual drop in
the fluid level in the reservoir.
Do not top up the fluid, as the level will rise again when
the pads are next changed. The brake fluid level must
not fall below the minimum mark.
2 - Approved brake fluid
Mixing two incompatible brake fluids in the brake circuit
may lead to:
-serious risk of leakage due mainly to deterioration of
the cups,
-deterioration in the operation of the ESP system.
To prevent such risks, it is essential to use only brake
fluids that comply with the RENAULT standard (see
Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) .
33A-41
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Complete rear axle system: Removal - Refitting
33A
aUnclip the end of the parking brake cables at (10) .
aUnclip the cable sleeve stops at (11) and extract the
parking brake cables from the rear drum flanges.
aRemove:
-the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle compo-
nents, Rear brake lining: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-14) ,
-the rear brake cylinders (see 33A, Rear axle com-
ponents, Rear brake cylinder: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 33A-17) ,
-the rear wheel speed sensors (see 38C, Anti-lock
braking system, Rear wheel speed sensor: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 38C-17) ,
-the rear rigid brake pipes from the rear axle,
-the rear rigid brake pipe clips from the rear axle,
-the rear stub axle carriers (see 33A, Rear axle
components, Rear stub axle carrier: Removal -
Refitting, page 33A-32) ,
-the rear brake drum flanges,
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aStrap the rear axle onto the (Mot. 1390).
aPosition the rear axle under the vehicle.II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
1 - Replacement
aRefit:
-the rear brake drum flanges,
-the rear stub axle carriers (see 33A, Rear axle
components, Rear stub axle carrier: Removal -
Refitting, page 33A-32) ,
-the rigid brake pipe clips on the rear axle,
-the rear rigid brake pipes from the rear axle,
-the rear wheel speed sensors (see 38C, Anti-lock
braking system, Rear wheel speed sensor: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 38C-17) ,
-the rear brake cylinders (see 33A, Rear axle com-
ponents, Rear brake cylinder: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 33A-17) ,
-the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle compo-
nents, Rear brake lining: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-14) .
-the parking brake cables (see 37A, Mechanical
component controls, Parking brake cables: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 37A-74) ,
-the rear brake drums (see 33A, Rear axle compo-
nents, Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-19) .
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