Brake force compensator (Renault Symbol 2)

The brake circuits are connected diagonally (right front wheel - left rear wheel and left front wheel - right rear wheel). The compensator changes the pressure in the brakes of the front and rear axles depending on the vehicle load. Check the pressure in the circuits on both diagonals.



Special tool:

• Brake Pressure Test Kit - Fre. 244-03 or 1085-01

Tightening torques:

• Brake pipe fastening - 14 Nm
• Compensator bolt - 18 Nm
• Adjusting bolt - 10 Nm

Removal

1. Place the vehicle on a lift.

2. Press the brake pedal and lock it in this position.

3. Disconnect the compensator rod from the rear axle beam.



4. Mark the locations of the brake pipes on the compensator and disconnect the pipes.





5. Remove the heat shield.



6. Unscrew the two mounting bolts and remove the compensator.

7. Loosen, but do not completely remove, the bolt (1) of the compensator bracket.

Installation

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Adjustment

The adjustment is carried out by changing the position of the compensator rod (2) relative to the sleeve with the adjusting bolt (1) loosened.

Attention! Do not change the position of the compensator nut (3).

Examination

Connect the pressure gauges to the brake fittings of one circuit.

Bleed the pressure gauges by loosening the screw (P).



Press the brake pedal until the front brake pressure is set to 100 bar.

The pressure in the rear wheel brake should be 29-47 bar.



(Original publication on the portal: RENAULTBOOK)

Note: Pressure is measured with a full fuel tank and a driver behind the wheel.