Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads Renault Espace

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 1h30–3h00 ~150–300£
Estimated time 1h30–3h00
Estimated labour cost ~150–300£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Espace I 1984-1991 4
  • 2.0 Petrol (J6R-234)
  • 2.0 Petrol (J7R-760)
  • 2.1 Turbo D Diesel (J8S-240)
  • 2.2 Petrol (J7T-770)
Espace II 1991-1997 7
  • 2.0 8V Petrol (J7R-768)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-610)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-612)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-772)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-778)
  • 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-772)
  • 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-773)
Espace III/Grand Espace 1997-2002 2
  • 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-722 (G7))
  • 2.2 dCi 16V (85/95 kW) Diesel (G9T-710 (A7))
Espace IV/Grand Espace 2002-2015 38
  • 1.9 dCi 115 Diesel (F9Q-820 (A8))
  • 1.9 dCi 120 Diesel (F9Q-826)
  • 2.0 16V 135, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-792 (U7))
  • 2.0 16V 140, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-790 (T7))
  • 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-794 (V7))
  • 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-795 (W7))
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo Petrol (F4R-896)
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo Petrol (F4R-897)
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-796 (V7))
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-797 (W7))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 Diesel (M9R-750 (T7))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (M9R-740 (A7))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (M9R-814 (P8))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (M9R-858 (B8))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-750 (T7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-762 (P7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-763 (R7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-740 (A7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-760 (C7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-761 (D7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-814 (P8))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-815 (R8))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-858 (B8))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 Diesel (M9R-762 (P7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 Diesel (M9R-763 (R7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-760 (C7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-761 (D7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-812 (K8))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-815 (R8))
  • 2.2 16V dCi 140 Diesel (G9T-645 (D6))
  • 2.2 16V dCi 150 Diesel (G9T-642)
  • 2.2 16V dCi 150 Diesel (G9T-742 (J7))
  • 2.2 16V dCi 150 Diesel (G9T-743 (K7))
  • 3.0 dCi 165 V6 24V Diesel (P9X-701 (A7))
  • 3.0 dCi 175 V6 24V Diesel (P9X-701 (A7))
  • 3.0 dCi 180 V6 24V Diesel (P9X-715 (A7))
  • 3.5 V6 240, -LPG LPG,Petrol (V4Y-711 (A7))
  • 3.5 V6 240, -LPG LPG,Petrol (V4Y-715 (A7))
Espace V 2015-2021 7
  • 1.6 dCi 160 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-452 (D4))
  • 1.6 TCe 200 Petrol (M5M-450 (B4))
  • 1.8 TCe 225 Petrol (M5P-401 (K4))
  • 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6))
  • 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7))
  • 2.0 dCi 190 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7))
  • 2.0 dCi 200 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6))
Renew both front brake discs 1h30–3h00
Renew both rear brake discs 1h30–2h30

What is the role of brake discs and pads on a Renault Espace?

When you press the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure pushes the brake caliper pistons, which press the brake pads against the rotating discs. Through friction, kinetic energy is converted into heat, slowing the vehicle.

When should you change the Renault Espace front brake discs?

Brake discs should be measured with a micrometer; if below minimum thickness stamped on the disc, replacement is mandatory. Discs typically last 60,000–80,000 km. Always replace discs in pairs.

Why change discs and pads together on the Renault Espace?

It is strongly recommended to change discs and pads together to ensure optimal braking performance. New pads on worn discs will not bed in properly, leading to reduced braking efficiency, noise, and uneven wear.

Is it difficult to change Renault Espace front brake discs and pads?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: raise the vehicle, remove the wheel, unbolt the caliper and bracket, slide off the old disc, clean the hub face, fit the new disc, refit the bracket and caliper with new pads. Pump the brake pedal before driving.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Espace I 1984-1991 1984-1991 2.0 Petrol (J6R-234), 2.0 Petrol (J6R-734), 2.0 Petrol (J7R-760), 2.1 Turbo D Diesel (J8S-240), 2.2 Petrol (J7T-770) Diesel, Petrol
Espace II 1991-1997 1991-1997 2.0 8V Petrol (J7R-768), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-610), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-612), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-772), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-778), 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-772), 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-773) Diesel, Petrol
Espace III/Grand Espace 1997-2002 1997-2002 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-722 (G7)), 2.2 dCi 16V (85/95 kW) Diesel (G9T-710 (A7)) Diesel
Espace IV/Grand Espace 2002-2015 2002-2015 1.9 dCi 115 Diesel (F9Q-820 (A8)), 1.9 dCi 120 Diesel (F9Q-826), 2.0 16V 135, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-792 (U7)), 2.0 16V 140, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-790 (T7)), 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-794 (V7)), 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-795 (W7)), 2.0 16V 170 Turbo Petr… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Espace V 2015-2021 2015-2021 1.6 dCi 160 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-452 (D4)), 1.6 TCe 200 Petrol (M5M-450 (B4)), 1.8 TCe 225 Petrol (M5P-401 (K4)), 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6)), 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 190 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 200 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6)) Diesel, Petrol

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