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Twingo Technical & Detailing Information
Suspension & Brakes
when to change brakes
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<blockquote data-quote="oscar" data-source="post: 167825" data-attributes="member: 2757"><p><a href="https://www.twingo133.net/technical-and-paint-information/twingo-renaultsport-maintenace-t371.html" target="_blank">technical-and-paint-information/twingo-renaultsport-maintenace-t371.html</a></p><p></p><p>that lip is normal, that's the basic wear pattern of discs. being made from cast iron, it's only normal that the contact area between the pad and disc is always shiny and renewed upon every application of the brake pedal. </p><p></p><p>for future reference, to measure your brake discs for thickness and adhering to renaults above service requirements you will require :</p><p></p><p><u><strong>external micrometer - 0-25mm </strong></u> </p><p>and that's your whack! this will measure the thickness of the remaining disc, so that you can always keep an eye on the thickness. it will also measure the thickness of your brake pads <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>in the shop we'd usually use an angle grinder or a bench grinder to smooth out the lip but it's really not required as it's doing no harm. take a file to it if you have one, you can also remove the discs and hammer the circumference face of the discs and give the lips a good tap... the rust and lip should fall off, then file the rest down to cure your OCD compulsions.</p><p></p><p></p><p>another oscar essay! lol</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="oscar, post: 167825, member: 2757"] [url=https://www.twingo133.net/technical-and-paint-information/twingo-renaultsport-maintenace-t371.html]technical-and-paint-information/twingo-renaultsport-maintenace-t371.html[/url] that lip is normal, that's the basic wear pattern of discs. being made from cast iron, it's only normal that the contact area between the pad and disc is always shiny and renewed upon every application of the brake pedal. for future reference, to measure your brake discs for thickness and adhering to renaults above service requirements you will require : [u][b]external micrometer - 0-25mm [/b][/u] and that's your whack! this will measure the thickness of the remaining disc, so that you can always keep an eye on the thickness. it will also measure the thickness of your brake pads :) in the shop we'd usually use an angle grinder or a bench grinder to smooth out the lip but it's really not required as it's doing no harm. take a file to it if you have one, you can also remove the discs and hammer the circumference face of the discs and give the lips a good tap... the rust and lip should fall off, then file the rest down to cure your OCD compulsions. another oscar essay! lol [/QUOTE]
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