How to change front brake discs on RENAULT Megane I Hatchback (BA) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 2.0 i (BA0G),
RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 2.0 16V (BA0H),
RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.9 TDI,
RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.9 dTi (BA08, BA0N),
RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.6 16V (BA04, BA0B, BA11, BA1J, BA16, BA19, BA1K, BA1V,...,
RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 2.0 i,
RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.9 dCi (BA05, BA1F),
RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.9 dTi (BA1U),
RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.8 16V (BA06, BA12, BA1A, BA1M, BA1R),
RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.9 D,
RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.9 DCi,
RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.6 LPG,
RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.6 16V,
RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) 1.9 dT
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for MEGANE I (BA0/1_) and other RENAULT models
Replace the brake disks on the car RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
Please note: all work on the car – RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 4
Raise the car.
Replacement: brake discs – RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_). Professionals recommend:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 5
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_)
Step 6
Remove the wheel.
Step 7
Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8
Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9
Remove the brake caliper.
AUTODOC recommends:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
Step 10
Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 11
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12
Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13
Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 14
Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15
Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T40. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16
Remove the brake disc.
Step 17
Clean the hub. Use a wire brush.
Step 18
Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 19
Install the brake disc.
Step 20
Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T40. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 14 Nm torque.
Step 21
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 22
Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 23
Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 Nm torque.
Step 24
Install the brake pads.
Step 25
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 26
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 27
Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 28
Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 32 Nm torque.
Step 29
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 30
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 31
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_)
Step 32
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 33
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.
Step 34
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Replacement: brake discs – RENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_). AUTODOC recommends:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 35
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.
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