Replacing the rear pads "Renault Logan" with their own hands

Brake pads are an integral part of any car. On cars of mark "Renault Logan" the brake system of the combined type is established. So, in front you can see the disk elements, and behind - the drum. Pads are equated to consumables, therefore from time to time the machine needs replacement of back blocks. "Renault Logan" 1.4 is no exception. Today we will tell you when and how to change these items on Renault Logan cars.

How many serve, when to change?

Resource pads - a very controversial topic for conversation. After all, their life span is affected by many factors - driving style, car load, its curb weight and road conditions.

Also note the fact that the front pads have a resource 2 times lower than the rear. The latter serve for 50-100 thousand kilometers. This is due to simple physical factors - when braking, the load is applied to the front axle. How to determine if a car needs a replacement of the rear pads? "Renault Logan" is equipped with drum mechanisms, which are hidden behind the metal cover. Therefore, it is not possible to visually determine the wear of friction materials, as is the case with front disc calipers.

Therefore, it is necessary to follow the rules of replacement and the behavior of the car. If the car has become worse brakes, while holding the handbrake badly (namely, it clamps the rear drums), then the car requires replacement of the rear brake pads. "Renault Logan" 1.4 may also require repairs in case of oiling of friction linings or material peeling.

Instruments

What do you need to replace? In the course of the work, we will need the following tools:

• Set of wrenches.
• Set of heads.
• Flat screwdriver.
• Sliding pliers.
• Jack.

What can not do without replacement of the back blocks? "Renault Logan" will additionally require a nebulizer to clean the pads. You will also need a piece of wire, a brake fluid reservoir and a universal lubricant VD-40. Since we will work with chemicals, we need to prepare rubber gloves.

Do not forget to prepare and wheel stops. To replace the rear shoes, the parking brake must be switched off. To the car did not move forward in the posted state, place under the front wheels two "shoes" (from the handy means suitable building brick).

note

Replacement of elements such as brake pads, performed in pairs. That is, in the course of the work, we need to install 4 new covers, 2 on each side. Is it possible to partially replace the rear brake pads? "Renault Logan" 1.6 will lead to the side at any attempt to reduce the speed. Therefore, the lining changes to the full.

Getting Started

So, where does the replacement of the rear pads begin? "Renault Logan" 1.6 is installed on the jack (do not forget about the stops). Beforehand, loosen the wheel bolts. Then, treat the protective cap of the drum with the liquid VD-30 and remove the ABS sensor (if equipped with the car). After this, the hood opens and the brake fluid level in the reservoir is checked. It must be drained to an average elevation. Then head "for 30" scrolls the nut in the drum. Note that when replacing the left pad, the nut is turned anti-clockwise. In the case of the right, everything is exactly the opposite. How is the rear brake pads replaced? "Renault Logan" continues to stand still, and while we proceed to dismantle the brake drum. Further we take in hands a special spray-solvent and we process them old brake pads.

After a while, wipe it dry with a clean rag. Next, remove the spring regulator clearance pad. A pulling spring is also removed. The front cover is moved forward. At this time, it is necessary to turn the bar along the axis half a turn and remove it. The cup is also removed with the regulator. Next, you need to get a spring, which fixes both pads, take out the support post and the mounting cup. We remove from the shield the rear shoe and take the lever off the parking brake cable.

Now you can finally remove the pads. With the help of a piece of wire you need to pull the piston of the brake cylinder. After that, we apply silicone grease to the ribbed ledges (to where the shield contacts the shoe). Motorists recommend using PentaSIL. It provides lubrication at temperatures up to 250 degrees Celsius. Before fixing new shoes, fixing ties must be removed. How is the rear brake pads replaced? "Renault Logan" is equipped with new friction pads. Below we will consider the assembly algorithm in detail.

Assembly

The first thing to do is to thoroughly purge and clean all the connecting parts and components of the drum mechanism. After installing the shoe, you need to replace the upper spring. It is mounted with the short part to the right. Then install the adjusting bolt. On the right side is put on the second spring. The shoes are finally "wound up".

The upper and lower springs are mounted on special hooks. Next, you need to install cotter pins ("soldiers") from the back of the casing and install the brake drum. However, in order to do this, you need to maximally extend the pads. How? Using a screwdriver, it is necessary to twist the barbs at the top of the mechanism. The drum cover must fit tightly into the seat. At the same time, it should be slightly in contact with the pads during the rotation of the disk. Tighten the drum cover nuts. Do not forget to add brake fluid.

Torque of wheel bearing

How is the rear pad replaced? "Renault Logan" descends from the jack. At the end, the hub nut is twisted. Specialists recommend using a torque wrench. The nut on the hub of the rear wheel "Renault Logan" is tightened with effort from 180 to 210 Nm. In the absence of such a tool will have to put everything in sight. So, the nut is twisted until there is a slight play on the wheel. The disc should "walk" a little, if it is swayed from side to side. Be careful: if you overtighten the nut, the wheel bearing can fly apart. The installation of the new will cost you 5 thousand rubles without taking into account the works.

Conclusion

So, we found out how the replacement of the rear pads is made. "Renault Logan" - a very repairable French car. Therefore, most repair operations can be carried out with your hands. In the case of front pads, the situation is even simpler. To replace them, it is enough to remove the bracket, remove the old linings from the guides and install new ones in their place. It is not necessary to unscrew the hub nut.