Brake system of the car Renault Espace 1 and 2

Brake system specifications
General characteristics Design type - Dual-circuit braking system with diagonal splitting, with brake booster and load-dependent pressure regulator in the brake drive system Front wheel brakes - Disc, self-adjusting...

General description of the braking system
Although all models are equipped with a dual-circuit brake system, the brake systems of different models still differ. For details, see specifications. The piston of the dual-circuit master brake cylinder drives the...

Master Brake Cylinder — Removal and Installation
1. All models have different master cylinders. Most cars have an O-ring between the brake booster and the master cylinder, which should always be replaced when disassembling. 2. Clean the area around the master cylinder...

Master Brake Cylinder — Disassembly
The master brake cylinder cannot be disassembled, so if damaged, it must be replaced. The cylinder diameter is the same on all 4-cylinder models, only the cylinder on models with a V6 engine has a larger diameter.

Replacing the pads in the front disc brakes
1. It is time to replace the brake pads if the total thickness of the pad, including the metal backing, is 6.0 mm. This value can be measured using a ruler (see illustration), without removing the pads. Use a repair kit...

Front Disc Brake Caliper — Removal and Installation
1. When removing and installing the disc brake caliper, follow the instructions previous chapter . After this, the caliper can be removed. Two bolts secure the entire caliper to the steering knuckle (see illustration)....

Front Disc Brake Caliper — Disassembly
1. Remove the mounting ring and carefully remove the dust cover with a screwdriver. 2. Place a wooden block between the piston and the brake caliper and blow out the piston with compressed air (see illustration). 7.2...

Brake discs — inspection, removal and installation
1. Brake discs must not be ground and must be replaced if they are excessively worn. Brake disc wear must not exceed 0.5 mm on both sides of the disc. Check the brake disc for runout. To do this, attach a micrometer...

Rear Brake Drums — Removal and Installation
1. The brake drums are removed and installed as described in chapter 17 when replacing rear wheel bearings. 2. Remove the device for setting the normal gap between the brake drum and the shoes in advance. To do this,...

Rear Brake Pads — Removal
1. After disassembling the brake drum, draw the location of the individual components. This is especially important for the tension springs. 2. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it on axle stands. 3. Remove the...

Rear Brake Pads — Installation
1. Move the setting lever of the leading brake shoe and the handbrake lever of the slave brake shoe to the new brake shoes, if they are being replaced: 2. Move the setting lever on the drive shoes as follows: a) Remove...

Wheel Brake Cylinder — Disassembly
1. The brake cylinder can be removed after removing the brake pads as described above. The wheel cylinder cannot be repaired. To remove, unscrew the brake drive line, unscrew the two bolts and remove the cylinder. 2....

Replacing the pads in the rear disc brakes
1. If the total thickness of the pads including the metal disc is 6.0 mm, the brake pads must be replaced. When removing, proceed as follows: 2. Remove the wheels, jack up the rear of the car and place it on axle...

Rear Disc Brake Caliper — Removal and Installation
1. Remove the brake pads as described above. 2. Disconnect the caliper drive line. 3. Disconnect the brake system drive cable. 4. Unscrew and remove both bolts (see illustration). 14.4 Bolts (A) for fastening the...

Rear Disc Brake Calipers — Repair
1. Clamp the caliper with pads in a vice. 2. Remove the dust ring. 3. Turn the piston until it can be turned freely ( see illustration 13.7 ). 4. Place a wooden block between the piston and the caliper port and blow out...

Brake discs
Brake discs cannot be ground and must be replaced if excessively worn. Brake disc wear must not exceed 0.5 mm on both sides. Check the brake disc for runout using a dial micrometer. To do this, attach the micrometer...

Parking brake — adjustment
Drum brakes If the brake shoes have been replaced or new drive cables have been installed, the parking brake only needs adjustment. The parking brake cables must be installed in a certain way to ensure automatic...

Bleeding the brake system
1. If for any reason the connections of the brake pipes, hoses or other components of the brake system are damaged, it is necessary to bleed the system of air. 2. Before bleeding, remove dirt from the bleeding nipples...

Brake Drive Booster
1. Do not repair the brake booster yourself, as this requires special tools. A failure of the booster does not result in a loss of braking, it only requires applying more force to the brake pedal to have the same...

Vacuum pump — diesel
Vacuum pump (see illustration) serves to create a reduced pressure for the brake booster on models with a turbodiesel engine. Removing and installing the pump is not difficult. First, you need to disconnect the hose...

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Second-generation cars can be equipped with an anti-lock braking system. The system does not require frequent repairs. The diagram of the braking system with ABS and the location of its individual components are shown...

Front wheel speed sensors and rim gears
The speed sensors are connected by wires directly to the electronic module. The process of removing and installing the sensors is relatively simple, since after disconnecting the cable, all that remains is to remove...

Brake hoses
The brake hoses on early Espace models are different in design, as they do not use sealing rings. The tightness of the connection is created by the tapered end of the hose, installed in the corresponding hole in the...

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