Rear Brake Cylinder: Removal - Refitting - Renault Duster 2007 Manual

Rear brake cylinder: Removal - Refitting

Equipment required
pedal press
parts washer
Tightening torquesm
brake cylinder bolt(s)
brake pipe union on the
rear brake cylinder
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and oper-
ation recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 30A, General information, Brake cir-
cuit: Precautions for the repair, page 30A-2) .
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) .
a Position a pedal press on the brake pedal to limit
the outflow of brake fluid.
a Release the parking brake.
a Remove:
- the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
- the brake drum (see 33A, Rear axle components,
Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting, page
33A-7) ,
- the side retaining springs while holding the con-
necting rod in contact with the brake back-plate
(see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake
lining: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-2) ,
- the upper return spring using brake shoe pliers
(see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake
lining: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-2) .
a Detach the pin from the spring of the wear compen-
sation system on the leading shoe.
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
14 N.m
14 N.m
a Separate the shoes.
II - REMOVAL OPERATION
a Unscrew the rigid pipe union from the slave cylinder
(be prepared for brake fluid running out).
a Fit a cap on the brake pipe union.
a Remove the rear brake cylinder bolt (2) on the brake
back-plate.
a Remove the rear brake cylinder.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a Remove any dust from the brake drums and back-
plates using a parts washer.
II - REFITTING OPERATION
a Refit:
- the rear brake cylinder on the brake back-plate,
- the rear brake cylinder bolt(s) on the brake back-
plate.
a Torque tighten the brake cylinder bolt(s) (14 N.m).
a Remove the plug from the brake pipe union.
a Refit the brake pipe union on the rear brake cylinder.
a Torque tighten the brake pipe union on the rear
brake cylinder (14 N.m).
33A-5
33A
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