The 2022 Renault Trafic uses a conventional sliding-pin caliper system with 13mm slider bolts — similar to many European vans of this size. The procedure is straightforward once the wheel is off.
Always replace discs and pads as a complete axle set and pump the brake pedal before driving after reassembly.
When You Need This Job
- Grinding or squealing when braking
- Visible lip on the edge of the disc
- Brake pad thickness below 3mm
- Juddering under braking
- Brake pad wear warning light
Tools You'll Need
Step-by-Step Guide
Remove the wheel and push the piston back
Remove the front wheel. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap. Use a flat screwdriver to push the piston all the way back into the caliper — it is easy to do at this stage before removing anything.
Remove the two 13mm caliper slider bolts
Use a 13mm spanner or socket to undo both slider bolts. If they spin use mole grips to hold the slider pin behind. Remove the bolts fully.
Remove the caliper and hang it safely
Lift the caliper away. Do not let it hang on the brake hose — hook it up out of the way with a bungee or tie.
Tap out the old brake pads
Use a screwdriver to knock the pads out of the carrier. Inspect the wear — low pads are often accompanied by a lipped disc.
Remove the caliper carrier — two 18mm bolts
Two 18mm bolts at the back of the carrier. Remove both and take the carrier to a bench. Clean up the pad contact surfaces with a wire brush and file until flat and smooth.
Remove the disc — two T30 Torx retaining screws
Undo the two T30 Torx screws holding the disc. Tap the disc off with a rubber mallet. Clean the hub mating face with a wire brush.
Fit the new disc
Clean the new disc with brake cleaner. Fit it and refit the T30 Torx retaining screws.
Refit the cleaned caliper carrier and new pads
Bolt the carrier back on. Fit the new pads — put the back end of each pad spring against the carrier slider and push it in. If the carrier was cleaned correctly the pads will slot straight in.
Refit the caliper and slider bolts
Lower the caliper back over the pads and disc. Refit the 13mm slider bolts and tighten. Refit the wheel and torque the nuts. Pump the brake pedal several times before driving.
Torque Specifications
The pad contact channels on the carrier must be completely free of rust and burrs for the pads to slide freely. A file as well as a wire brush gives the best result.
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