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How to replace the front brake pads of the Renault 19.

Model: Renault 19 MK 1 - Years 1988-1997
Part: Brake pads

Today we will discover the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the front brake pads of the Renault 19. First, let's lift the vehicle and start removing the front wheel; then we will remove the brake pad clips by applying pressure on the caliper piston to retract it, as shown in the video. At this point, we loosen the brake caliper, thus removing the old pads; we clean the caliper of any remaining dirt, and then we install the new brake pads; finally, we correctly reassemble the caliper and put the front wheel back on!

Posted on 1 January 2026 by ScegliAuto

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