Changing the front brake pads on a Renault Clio 2

Secure the car on jack stands to work safely Securing the vehicle: removing and refitting the wheel

Slightly loosen the upper screw of the caliper then remove the lower screw using la clé plate de 17 and the 13 ratchet

Rotate the stirrup upwards

Slide les plaquettes de frein for the withdrawn ones

Check carefully that the new brake pads are identical to the old ones.

Replace the new brake pads in their housing.

Push the piston of l’étrier inwards using a pair of pliers so that the new pads pass through (the old ones are worn, therefore thinner than the new ones)

Reassemble everything in reverse order. Taking care to pass the butterfly-shaped springs located on the pads, below the caliper when reassembling.

Do not forget to pump the brake pedal after putting everything back together until it stiffens, then top up the brake fluid if necessary.