Brakes - Front Clunk Noise

84renault2 7E166
FEBRUARY 1984

ALLIANCE/ENCORE
BRAKES Attention: Workshop, Parts Department


FRONT BRAKE NOISE

Information

Some models may develop a clunk-like noise that occurs during light brake pedal application, or when driving over rough roads at low speed.

Perform the following procedure to eliminate the noise.

Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle with front wheels free to rotate.

2. With a beam torque wrench, measure the tightness of the caliper bracket mounting bolts on both sides. The torque readings must be observed bolts are being tightened.

3. Remove any bolts with a torque of 90 N-m (66 ft.lbs.) or less and replace with a new bolt 8934 201 911. Tighten new bolts to 100 N-m (74 ft.lbs.) torque. Remove supports and lower vehicle.

PARTS

Description Quantity Part Number

BOLT, Caliper Bracket Mounting As required 8934 201 911

S.R.T. INFORMATION

Operation
Operation Description T.I.C. Number S.R.T.

CO. TIGHTENING TORQUE, CALIPER 3-240 3999 0.2
BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT - CHECK

SO. CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING 3-240 3999 0.4
BOLT - REPLACE ONE OR MORE

Filing Instructions

Record this I.S. Note on page K-15 and file it in your M.R. 245 binder.