Brake Specifications MEGANE cars with a body «sedan», «classic sedan» and «coupe» Engine 70 hp, 75 hp diesel 90 HP petrol 114 HP 150 HP 150 HP Disc brakes front rear Wheel brake cylinder diameter 48 mm 48 mm 48 mm 48 mm 30 mm Brake disc...
General description and precautions The braking system consists of a master cylinder, a vacuum brake booster, front wheel disc brakes and rear wheel drum brakes. For vehicles with a more powerful engine, as well as for SCENIC vehicles, the rear brakes are...
Front wheel brake pads — removal and installation Removing 1. Mark the position of the front wheels on the hub with paint. This will allow the assembly to set the balanced wheel in its original position. 2. Loosen the wheel bolts. The vehicle must be on wheels during...
Brake Disc — Thickness Check 1. Mark the position of the front wheels on the hub with paint. This will allow the assembly to set the balanced wheel in its original position. 2. Loosen the wheel bolts. The vehicle must be on wheels during this...
Brake disc and caliper — removal and installation Attention! When replacing the brake discs, the brake pads must also be changed at the same time. In the workshop, the brake disc can be checked for runout. The permissible lateral runout of the installed brake disc must...
Brake pads rear disc brakes — removal and installation Removing 1. Mark the position of the rear wheels on the hub with paint. This will allow the assembly to set the balanced wheel in its original position, 2. Loosen the wheel bolts. The vehicle must be on wheels during...
Rear brake pads — removal and installation Attention! The parts of the right and left brake mechanisms of the rear wheels are different from each other and therefore their rearrangement is not allowed. When installing the removed parts, they must be put in their...
Working brake cylinder — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the brake drum. 2. Disconnect the upper brake shoe return spring using a screwdriver and pliers. 3. Spread the upper ends of the brake shoes to release the pistons of the brake wheel cylinder....
Parking brake — adjustment Since the rear wheel brakes are self-adjusting, the parking brake should only be adjusted after replacing the brake pads or the parking brake lever. Other adjustments are not allowed, in particular attempts to adjust...
Parking brake lever — removal and installation Removing 1. Release the parking brake. 2. Place the rear of the vehicle on jack stands. 3. Release the pipes of the exhaust system in the area of the parking brake lever from the suspension mounts so that they sag down....
Brake Fluid — Safety Precautions When handling brake fluid, remember: Brake fluid is poisonous. Under no circumstances should it be sucked out by mouth through a hose. Brake fluid should only be poured into containers that prevent human misuse. Brake...
Brake System — Bleeding After any brake repair that opens the brake system, air can enter the pressure lines. In this case, it is necessary to remove this air from the brake system. The presence of air in the pipelines can also be judged by...
Brake hose — removal and installation Metal pipes are used as connecting elements for the brake system hoses between the master brake cylinder and the working brake mechanisms of the wheels. The laying of the metal pipes of the brake system should be...
Vacuum brake booster — check The performance of the vacuum brake booster should be checked in cases where more force is required when depressing the pedal than usual to achieve sufficient braking action. 1. Squeeze out the brake pedal with force...
Stoplight switch — check and replace The brake light switch is located on the brake pedal bracket. Examination If the brake lights do not light, check the appropriate fuse first. Then check the brake light bulbs. If they are in order, then check the brake...