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Introduction

Tutorial made on Renault Twingo 1 - 1.2 55cv

The caliper does not need to be disassembled or tilted (by removing a screw) when removing/reassembling the pads.

  1. 
Raise the front using the'a jack roller, place 1 candle on each side, then remove the 2 wheels (the work can be done by lifting only 1 side then the other)

Raise the front using the'a jack roller, place 1 candle on each side, then remove the 2 wheels (the work can be done by lifting only 1 side then the other)

Raise the front using the'a jack roller, place 1 candle on each side, then remove the 2 wheels (the work can be done by lifting only 1 side then the other)
    • Raise the front using the'a jack roller, place 1 candle on each side, then remove the 2 wheels (the work can be done by lifting only 1 side then the other)

  2. 
First remove the pin using needle-nose pliers.

Then push the key with a bronze jet

Pull it with needle-nose pliers
    • First remove the pin using needle-nose pliers.

    • Then push the key with a bronze jet

    • Pull it with needle-nose pliers

  3. 
With the help of a large screwdriver flat, it is advisable to push the pistons back fully (Check the brake fluid level which rises during this operation)

With the help of a large screwdriver flat, it is advisable to push the pistons back fully (Check the brake fluid level which rises during this operation)
    • With the help of a large screwdriver flat, it is advisable to push the pistons back fully (Check the brake fluid level which rises during this operation)

  4. 
Simply move the pad up the caliper (play corresponding to the key removed)
    • Simply move the pad up the caliper (play corresponding to the key removed)

    • Extract by pulling outwards

  5. 
Check the correspondence of the old and new pads

Take the anti-noise springs from the old parts and then mount them on the new ones.
    • Check the correspondence of the old and new pads

    • Take the anti-noise springs from the old parts and then mount them on the new ones.

  6. 
To clean the stirrups using a brake cleaner (failing this, you can brush with car shampoo, rinse and then dry with compressed air)

Lightly grease the pad surfaces and the external faces of the key.
    • To clean the stirrups using a brake cleaner (failing this, you can brush with car shampoo, rinse and then dry with compressed air)

    • Lightly grease the pad surfaces and the external faces of the key.

  7. 
Insert the pads, ensuring that the spring loops are correctly positioned on the pad sliding surface (photo 3)

Insert the pads, ensuring that the spring loops are correctly positioned on the pad sliding surface (photo 3)

Insert the pads, ensuring that the spring loops are correctly positioned on the pad sliding surface (photo 3)
    • Insert the pads, ensuring that the spring loops are correctly positioned on the pad sliding surface (photo 3)

  8. 
Insert the keys by gently tapping with the hammer.

Insert the pins and turn them 1/4 turn to lock them
    • Insert the keys by gently tapping with the hammer.

    • Insert the pins and turn them 1/4 turn to lock them

    • The assembly is complete, reassemble the wheels and test the braking.

    • Remember to pump your brakes once the operation is complete.

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gerard.pitault

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Since I proceeded as explained

the brake pedal is soft why

mickael schmitt - Resolved on Release Reply

Good morning,

The “soft” pedal means that air has entered the circuit or that the etransmitter or one of the receivers needs to be replaced (oxidation or damaged trim).

Under no circumstances can replacing the pads lead to the introduction of air into the circuit.

You need to check where the problem is coming from and above all do not continue to ride with a “soft” pedal.

Sincerely

gerard.pitault -

very well explained thank you

Olivier Masson - Resolved on Release Reply

Very good tutorial

Thanks to the

Jean-Noël Larue - Resolved on Release Reply

Clear, precise and efficient. Thank you

Eric CITREY - Resolved on Release Reply

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