Brakes; Discs / Pads Bedding In Procedure; Wear; Nosebox Cap Change - Renault Formula 1.6 2013 User Manual

Release 1.0 - 24/04/2013

5.7. Brakes

5.7.1. Discs / Pads bedding in procedure

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During the first 2 laps do not over heat the new brake discs and pads.
Brake earlier than usually and with less brake pressure (50%)
Don't be aggressive, warm progressively the brakes by small and frequent
braking: every 10 seconds.
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After 2 laps, do half slow lap to cool down the brakes
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Do again 2 laps like the first ones but with more brake pressure (75%)
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Do half lap to cool down the brakes and so after 5 laps you can brake like
usualy.

5.7.2. Wear

Disc nominal thickness: 18.5mm
Disc minimal thickness: 16.5mm

5.8. Nosebox cap change

In case of nosebox cap damage, it's possible to change it.
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Cut the nosebox cap at the mentioned dimensions.
Around 20mm of the nose cap is still on the nosebox.
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Unstick carefully this part of the nose cap.
Take care not to damage the main part of the nosebox.
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Use "ARALDITE 2031" to bond the new nose cap.
For safety reason it's forbidden to repair the nosebox if the honeycomb is
damaged.
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