When to replace the Brake Pads on your RENAULT CLIO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.2 16V, RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.2 16V (BR02, BR0J, BR11, CR02, CR0J, CR11), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.2 16V, RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.2 16V (BR0R, BR1D, BR1L, CR0R), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.6 16V (BR09, BR0T, CR09, CR0T), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.6 16V (BR05, BR0B, BR0Y, BR15, BR1J, BR1M, BR1Y, CR0B,..., RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.4 16V, RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi (C/BR0G, C/BR1G), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi (BR17, CR17), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi (BR0H, CR0H, CR1S, BR1S), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi (BR1C, CR1C), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 2.0 16V (BR0C, BR0K, CR0C, CR0K), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.2 16V (BR0P, CR0P), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.2 (BR01, BR03, BR0E, CR0E), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.2 16V, RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.2 16V Hi-Flex (BR1U, CR1U), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.6 16V GT (BR10, CR10), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.2 Ethanol (CR1U, BR1U) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front brake pads on RENAULT CLIO 3 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: brake pads – Renault Clio 3. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 13
Wheel impact socket #17
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake pads – Renault Clio 3. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Renault Clio 3 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  3. Step 4
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  4. Step 5
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  5. Step 6
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake pads – Renault Clio 3. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the wheel.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #19.
  10. Step 11
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake pads – Renault Clio 3. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the brake pads.
    Replacement: brake pads – Renault Clio 3. AUTODOC recommends:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake pads – Renault Clio 3. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  14. Step 15
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    Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake pads – Renault Clio 3. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  15. Step 16
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
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