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_ol_
15-09-2009, 13:17
Yeah so as the title says, was driving home earlier and all of a sudden my breaks just stopped working - pedal to the metal, and it *eventually* slowed me down - Thank god I wasn't driving fast.

Just changed the pads on there (Well about a month ago now) so can't be them - Haven't bled the fluid yet so maybe it was that...

Either way, using brakes as normal it now sounds like it's metal against metal - As I said I just changed the pads and had a look at them and they seem fine, so really couldn't be that...

Anybody got any ideas what it could be?

Not keen on driving until I manage to get this sorted.

Any input greatly appreciated.
DaneC
15-09-2009, 13:20
100% sure one of the rear pads hasn't fallen out?
busterhymes
15-09-2009, 13:24
100% sure one of the rear pads hasn't fallen out?


sounds like it :wink:
schakal
15-09-2009, 13:32
100% sure one of the rear pads hasn't fallen out?


sounds like it :wink:

agreed especially when you recently done them :D
_ol_
15-09-2009, 13:39
Hmmmm, I'll take a check - That would be a *real* pain in the backside.
_ol_
15-09-2009, 14:12
Yep, inside rear brake pad fell out... Brilliant...

Pad is annoying, but what's *really* annoying is the fact that not only had the pad come out, but do has the little v shaped clip that holds the pads in there... *annoying*...

Not too sure how I can go about replacing that without buying a whole new caliper (Which I just can't afford at the moment) - Any suggestions?
Coops
15-09-2009, 14:13
scrap yard for the v pin mate, common on all rear disc renaults iirc
_ol_
15-09-2009, 14:28
Thanks for the advice - Just called the local yard, the bloke says he's got loads... Phew... Well, another £20 - All adds up this don't it....

Thanks for the help.
_ol_
15-09-2009, 17:09
Local yard didn't have any - dicks, 'oh yeah we've got loads' ok, thanks for that mate.

Anyway, turns out the only way I can *quickly* get one of these pins is buying a refurb kit for the brakes from Renault - £27... Ouch.

Oh well... The joys of owning a Clio.
MatBrown
15-09-2009, 17:33
Or you can PM me! :wink:


Mat.
schakal
15-09-2009, 17:38
some local factors do sell them . try asking for a pug 106 its the same shizz
they are about 15quid for the whole rear kit with new springy rods etc .
_ol_
15-09-2009, 18:24
Thanks Mat - Would have done but need the motor back tomorrow at the latest so ust needed to get it sorted.

Yeah bummer should have called pug - Would have saved a tenner... Oh well, I know for the next time...
2 live
15-09-2009, 23:25
some local factors do sell them . try asking for a pug 106 its the same stuff
they are about 15quid for the whole rear kit with new springy rods etc .

as are 306 s i believe, and countless other french motors
white16valver
16-09-2009, 13:08
I think halfords also do break pin thing kits as I saw them hanging up last time I was there, but I'm not sure if they're a proper fit or not.
Wobba
17-09-2009, 09:08
Loosing a rear pad would cause that much of a brake failure? Didn't know that! Sheesh!
_ol_
17-09-2009, 09:46
I didn't even think to look in Halfords... What a donut.

Yeah I guess because the piston needed to extend that much further, for the first couple of times I tried to brake nothing happened at all - Was a really worrying experience.
Wobba
17-09-2009, 10:10
I bet it was! Check the fluid resevoir just in case you have a leak as well...!
col
17-09-2009, 18:22
YEP Whitevalver ,halfords do have them by their brake pad section ....well spotted,matey.
_ol_
17-09-2009, 19:02
I feel like a numpty...

How much were they (dare I ask)
col
18-09-2009, 10:35
I think they were about £4/5 quid...........still a bit steep

At one time you got them with your pads in the box (big rip off) :shock: