ESSENTIAL : Observe the safety and cleanliness recommendations .
ESSENTIAL : All personnel carrying out work on a vehicle fitted with traction batteries must have received specific electric vehicle training and be authorised to work on these vehicles(observe the regulations in force in the respective country).
1. Replacement of parts in all cases
Description | Quantity |
Front brake pads | 2 |
2. Tooling
Workshop equipment : Piston pushing tool.
3. Removing
If the brake fluid reservoir is at maximum level, remove its filter and partially drain the reservoir with the aid of a clean syringe in order to avoid it overflowing.
Release the front wheel bolts.
Place the vehicle on a 2-post lift.
Remove :
CAUTION : Never separate the brake hose from its mounting at "a" : Risk of seriously damaging the brake hose.
Remove the bolts (1).
CAUTION : Do not twist the brake hose .
Move aside and suspend the brake caliper (2).
Remove the brake pads .
N.B. : The brake pads, on the wheel inner side, are clipped into the piston of the brake caliper (2).
4. Cleaning
ESSENTIAL : Do not use compressed air to clean the brakes.
4.1. First possibility
Clean the brake disc and the brake caliper, using an approved brake cleaning product.
Leave to drip dry.
Wipe with a paper towel :
4.2. Second possibility
Use dust removal equipment approved by the manufacturer .
5. Check
Check :
Replace any defective parts.
CAUTION : No trace of grease, oil or lubricant can be tolerated on the brake pads.
6. Refitting
CAUTION : Observe the tightening torques.
INTERNAL COMBUSTION DRIVE TRAIN OR MHEV DRIVE TRAIN
Tightening torque :
PHEV DRIVE TRAIN
Tightening torque :
ELECTRIC DRIVE TRAIN
Tightening torques :
Push the brake caliper piston fully back into its housing ; Using a piston pushing tool.
CAUTION : Place spacer between the tool and the brake pad to push the piston right back into its housing.
Check the brake fluid level.
CAUTION : The brake caliper bolts (1) are not always replaced with new bolts ; If the bolts (1) are reused, clean the thread and apply thread lock index "E3" .
Refit :
ESSENTIAL : With the engine running, press gently and progressively on the brake pedal several times before driving the vehicle.
Check the brake fluid level and top up if necessary.
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