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Here is a tutorial to change the front brake discs and pads on Clio 2 Clio 2 1.9D

Procedure for removing used brake discs and pads and fitting new parts.

Operation to be carried out on both sides of the vehicle.

  1. 
Unscrew (without unscrewing) the wheel bolts and raise the front of the vehicle using a jack. Place a jack stand on each side. For added safety, it is possible to place wooden blocks on the rear wheels.

Securing the vehicle: removing and refitting the wheel

Remove the wheels
    • Unscrew (without unscrewing) the wheel bolts and raise the front of the vehicle using a jack. Place a jack stand on each side. For added safety, it is possible to place wooden blocks on the rear wheels.

    • Securing the vehicle: removing and refitting the wheel

    • Remove the wheels

    Don't forget to open the brake fluid reservoir to get some air in!

    Jérémy Martal - Reply

  2. 
Place a large flathead screwdriver between the metal brake pad bracket and the piston. Use it as a lever to push it back. Due to the thickness of new brake pads, it is important to push the piston back as far as possible.
    • Place a large flathead screwdriver between the metal brake pad bracket and the piston. Use it as a lever to push it back. Due to the thickness of new brake pads, it is important to push the piston back as far as possible.

    • Check the brake fluid level, it may rise during the operation.

  3. 
Hold the slide nut using a 17 mm open-end wrench. Release and unscrew the outer screw using a 13 mm open-end or ring wrench.

Rotate the upper part of the stirrup upwards.

Note the pushed back position of the piston.
    • Hold the slide nut using a 17 mm open-end wrench. Release and unscrew the outer screw using a 13 mm open-end or ring wrench.

    • Rotate the upper part of the stirrup upwards.

    • Note the pushed back position of the piston.

  4. 
Pull the pads toward the front of the caliper.
    • Pull the pads toward the front of the caliper.

  5. 
Locate the two brake caliper mounting screws.

Unlock and unscrew the screws using an 18 mm flat or ring spanner.

Remove the caliper.
    • Locate the two brake caliper mounting screws.

    • Unlock and unscrew the screws using an 18 mm flat or ring spanner.

    • Remove the caliper.

    • Do not let the brake caliper "hang". This may damage the brake hose. It should be suspended using a wire from the suspension spring.

  6. 
Unlock and unscrew the two torx screws holding the disc using a 30 torx key.

Note the stirrup suspended by the wire.

Remove the used disc by pulling forward.
    • Unlock and unscrew the two torx screws holding the disc using a 30 torx key.

    • Note the stirrup suspended by the wire.

    • Remove the used disc by pulling forward.

    • Clean the hub using a wire brush.

    You need a torx35 bit, not a torx30.

    gmh.charbonnier - Reply

  7. 
Check the correspondence between the old and the new disc

Degrease the new part using a degreaser, brake cleaner and wipe well. (Oil present on the disc to protect it from corrosion during storage)

Place the new disc in place, secure it using the two torx screws provided. Screw in and lock the two screws using a 30 torx key.
    • Check the correspondence between the old and the new disc

    • Degrease the new part using a degreaser, brake cleaner and wipe well. (Oil present on the disc to protect it from corrosion during storage)

    • Place the new disc in place, secure it using the two torx screws provided. Screw in and lock the two screws using a 30 torx key.

  8. 
Replace the caliper.

Take the two caliper fixing screws and apply thread lock to them.

Screw in and tighten the two screws using an 18 mm flat wrench.
    • Replace the caliper.

    • Take the two caliper fixing screws and apply thread lock to them.

    • Screw in and tighten the two screws using an 18 mm flat wrench.

  9. 
Clean the four pad contact points on the caliper using a flat-blade screwdriver.

Check the correspondence new brake pads.
    • Clean the four pad contact points on the caliper using a flat-blade screwdriver.

    • Check the correspondence new brake pads.

    You are right to specify it, however, I would do it before removing the caliper, in order to avoid damaging the new disc. Which allows, if you want, to go straight to the steel brush...

    Jordan HOPS - Reply

  10. 
Position the new pads in their housings.

Rotate the upper part of the stirrup downward.

Close the caliper, checking the position of the pad springs; they must be inside the caliper.
    • Position the new pads in their housings.

    • Rotate the upper part of the stirrup downward.

    • Close the caliper, checking the position of the pad springs; they must be inside the caliper.

  11. 
Install the 13 screw supplied with the new pads. This screw already contains thread lock.

Hold the slide nut using a 17 mm open-end wrench. Screw in and lock the outer screw using a 13 mm open-end or ring wrench.

Go back to step 2 to complete the other side of the vehicle.
    • Install the 13 screw supplied with the new pads. This screw already contains thread lock.

    • Hold the slide nut using a 17 mm open-end wrench. Screw in and lock the outer screw using a 13 mm open-end or ring wrench.

    • Go back to step 2 to complete the other side of the vehicle.

  12. 
Replace the wheels and tighten the screws as much as possible. Lower the vehicle and tighten the wheel screws.
    • Replace the wheels and tighten the screws as much as possible. Lower the vehicle and tighten the wheel screws.

    • Very important step! Pump the brake pedal several times so that the pistons return to a good position and stop when the pedal is hard. Don't forget to check the brake fluid level, add some if necessary.

    • New pads and discs need a running-in period, so avoid heavy braking for the first 300 kilometres.

    My old discs won't come out of their slot, what should I do?

    Paul Dupré - Reply

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Hello, after changing the pads and disc, my brakes squeak every time I brake, should I wait?

adn_92 - Reply

Very good tutorial. As a novice, I took my time and I didn't encounter any problems. I took a good 2 hours to do it. But changing the second disk is much faster. The gestures are more assured and precise!

THANKS!

matthieu kern - Reply

Well done and congratulations for this very well explained tutorial which allowed me to replace the front brake pads of my Clio without encountering any major problems and in a very short time.

Frederic BOUCHET - Reply

EASY AND WELL EXPLAINED, thank you

claude sauve - Reply

Bravo!

And a very big thank you.

KAMEL BERKANE - Reply

This serious and of quality ! He makes this manipulation too easy how to change a flat tire, for 100€ less than at the garage. I was skeptical about changing the pads and rotors on my bike myself. Clio II 1.6v given the importance of this part of the car and my mechanical skills, but ultimately no problem, it has been braking perfectly for over 500Km already. The parts recommended by Oscaro are conform and of quality.

Antonin Decreuse - Reply

Thanks for the comment, glad to have been of service to you.

provost.jeancharles -

Good morning,

Very good tutorial when you have all the necessary tools.

Daniel CHAUMIEN - Reply

a very practical tutorial. thank you

emerick desteirdt - Reply

Hello

there will be no need to bleed the brake system?

youssef alouane - Reply

Good morning,

The hydraulic circuit has not been disassembled, it is not necessary to bleed it.

provost.jeancharles -

Hello, what type of thread lock should be put on the caliper fixing screws? (there are several, blue, red, green?)

Thanking you

Vincent CODOL - Reply

Good morning,

Medium strength threadlock should be used.

Loctite 243 type in blue color.

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