Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres section Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:19:54 +0000 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:19:54 +0000 RSMegane.com https://rsmegane.com/forums/suspension-brakes-wheels-tyres-section.43/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:10:15 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/replacement-lower-wishbone-bushes.18329/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/replacement-lower-wishbone-bushes.18329/ invalid@example.com (richmillions) richmillions
Can you buy the OEM bushes?
Or do people just go for the aftermarket parts like the powerflex road or black series?]]> 14 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:40:31 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/megane-gt-line-tomtom-energy-dci-s-hand-break-will-not-release.24655/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/megane-gt-line-tomtom-energy-dci-s-hand-break-will-not-release.24655/ invalid@example.com (Everso) Everso

I have the above car and can't get the handbrake off. The RAC have visited and informed me the problem is the actuator needs replacing. I have a garage that can do the job but I can't get the handbrake off to take it there. Various forums and people tell me there should be an emergency release in the boot but I can't find any...


So, good people of the forum, anyone know how I take the break off. I am happy to live without it working for the drive to the garage... Just need it...

Megane GT Line TomTom Energy dCi S hand break will not release.]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:37:26 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/need-help-with-brembo-clearance.24482/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/need-help-with-brembo-clearance.24482/ invalid@example.com (Nudjali) Nudjali Below is a photo of a caliper diagram they sent and they are specifically after G and F (F- Centre of hub to highest point of caliper and G- Centre of hub to lowest point of caliper)

If anyone could kindly let me know if they’ve already got these measurements or if they’d be able to measure for me, it would be truly...

Need help with Brembo clearance]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:27:26 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/uneven-front-camber-on-megane-3-rs-cup-0-6%C2%B0-split-%E2%80%94-where-to-look.24463/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/uneven-front-camber-on-megane-3-rs-cup-0-6%C2%B0-split-%E2%80%94-where-to-look.24463/ invalid@example.com (olivvier_w) olivvier_w
Just had a full alignment done on my Megane 3 RS Cup (3-door D95, completely standard suspension) and the front camber has me puzzled. Hoping someone here has seen this before.



Front camber:
- Left: -0°40'
- Right: -1°17'

Both sides are inside Renault's tolerance (the sheet shows -0°22' to -1°22'), so individually they're "fine" — but that's a ~37' / ~0.6° side-to-side split, which feels like a lot....

Uneven front camber on Megane 3 RS Cup (~0.6° split) — where to look?]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:28:12 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/megane-mk4-rs-suspension-disassembly-problems.24422/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/megane-mk4-rs-suspension-disassembly-problems.24422/ invalid@example.com (Ruselwusel) Ruselwusel
Car Specs:
- Megane RS280
- 2018
- Non Cup Chassis
- 43000km
- Daily driver in Austria (snow; rain etc)

(sry if this has been asked before, I couldn't find anything)

I wanted to install some lowering springs (H&R) on my Meg. Asked a local shop with good Reviews (Elferwerk in Baden by Vienna) and got a call from (I think) the owner, telling me that the same car from another customer has been blocking a lift in his shop for weeks, because basically every suspension component...

Megane MK4 RS Suspension Disassembly Problems?]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:48:14 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/steering-rack.24404/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/steering-rack.24404/ invalid@example.com (eduardbooster) eduardbooster I see PN 490018776R from mine, but there's nowhere I can find a new one. I also looked for PN 490010062R
I've seen some cheap ones in autodoc, they look very similar (except for inner and outer tie rod ends, which I can get elsewhere). Has anyone tried fitting one of these steering racks with the right tie rod ends and seen if it fits right?

Example
GSP SR700239
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]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:03:03 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/megane-gt220-estate-perfect-wheel-fittment.24385/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/megane-gt220-estate-perfect-wheel-fittment.24385/ invalid@example.com (BoboGT) BoboGT I was reading and calculating about wheel fittment for my GT220 Grandtour, and I was like my brain would black out
Probably it's not like 3RS...

So I'm looking for a "beefy" 18" perfect fittment
Would only go with OZ Ultraleggera and Protrack One.
Now it's on 8x18 ET40 on OEM shocks
Probably would go with KW V2

I was planning something like OZ have in their line
8x18 ET35 (235 40 18) on front
9x18 ET55 (255 35 18 or 265 35 18) on rear
I like wider as can be without...

Megane GT220 Estate perfect wheel fittment]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:34:33 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/clunk-noise-from-brake-pads.24337/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/clunk-noise-from-brake-pads.24337/ invalid@example.com (hooverphonique) hooverphonique
my 250 makes a clunkish sound when changing direction (fwd, bwd), then braking (lightly). Only this formula produces the clunk.

I've found out that it's due to the front pads moving back and forth in the caliper. It has CL5+ pads, and the holes for the pins are significantly larger than the pin diameter.. Has anyone else experienced this problem, or am I perhaps missing some brake hardware that should take care of this?

IIRC, the sound wasn't there just after installation, so it's...

Clunk noise from brake pads]]> 3 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:51:56 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/outer-cv-joints.24250/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/outer-cv-joints.24250/ invalid@example.com (eduardbooster) eduardbooster
I've gone through 2 sets of outer CV joints for both sides, in less than a year. (OEM SNR)

Is there any stronger CV Joint option for Megane 3 RS ? or anyone experienced this?
Or maybe something I'm doing wrong perhaps somewhere.

Grease is put in place evenly spread, and boots are new and secured in place, no leaks.
The car is mostly a daily but driven quite hard on track 3 times a year.

Current difference to original suspension is stiffer lower balljoints, and wider OZ wheels....

Outer CV Joints]]> 6 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:59:39 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/handling-not-quite-right.24343/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/handling-not-quite-right.24343/ invalid@example.com (Fishfire) Fishfire
So a long story short, my brembos jammed on and cooked a caliper and damaged the rubber on the ball joints.

I've replaced the wishbone, the top and bottom ball joints and abs cable with pattern parts.
The calipers have been refurbished and refitted with new discs and pads.

New genuine renault track rod arm fitted.

Brakes all bleed profesionally at the abs pump, so dramas there.

Tracking was all done yesterday at my local F1 auto centre.

The problems:

- the handling isnt quite...

Handling not quite right]]> 9 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:15:50 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/proline-over-axle-brake-lines.24273/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/proline-over-axle-brake-lines.24273/ invalid@example.com (Joosh) Joosh
Cable ties is maybe an option, but then I’m worried about them wearing through if I just cable tied them to the axle..

So, could some kind people who’ve got them show me a way to keep them nice so I’ve got some ideas before I commit to getting them made.

Thanks in...

Proline Over Axle Brake Lines]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:16:32 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/geometry-alignment-in-sussex.24262/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/geometry-alignment-in-sussex.24262/ invalid@example.com (BillyA) BillyA
Geometry Alignment in Sussex]]> 6 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:41:15 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/correct-anti-roll-bar-bushes.24264/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/correct-anti-roll-bar-bushes.24264/ invalid@example.com (Sgard) Sgard
Can you please advise which anti roll bar bushed fit my car as it appears there are two options.

2005 Megane sport, 225

Also, is it true you need to remove the front subframe to change the bushes?

Thanks]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2025 01:56:17 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/suspension-lower-arms.24246/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/suspension-lower-arms.24246/ invalid@example.com (Victor) Victor From where i can buy new suspension lower arms for Megane Mk 2 RS.]]> 3 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:16:30 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/rear-break-disks-part-number-mk4-megane-rs-trophy.24245/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/rear-break-disks-part-number-mk4-megane-rs-trophy.24245/ invalid@example.com (antswilson) antswilson
Unfortunately, my local Renault garage has stopped giving me part numbers.

I need to replace my rear disks because they have annoyingly lipped, despite only wearing 40%, which is causing them to rub.

Does anyone have the part number for the OEM disks?

Car: 2020 Mk4 Megane RS Trophy

Thanks in advance.]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:49:48 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/megane-rs-265-rs-frt-pads.24243/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/megane-rs-265-rs-frt-pads.24243/ invalid@example.com (Paul north) Paul north No real bite but to be fair not expensive
Which are best with not that much dust
Cheers]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:41:54 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/mk3-fender-rubbing-solutions.23271/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/mk3-fender-rubbing-solutions.23271/ invalid@example.com (James M) James M Grabbed some new wheels in 8.5 et45 fitment and whilst they look great, they do rub a small amount on the rear arches. I picked up a fender rolling kit with the intent to get a bit more clearance only to realise that the rear 'over fenders' are plastic and can't be rolled.

FYI - Current setup is mostly standard besides cooksport lowering springs

Has anyone else had clearance issues they've solved before? Can you grind some of the plastic off with an angle grinder? Cheers...

MK3 Fender rubbing - solutions?]]> 4 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:53:36 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/rear-shockers-and-springs-for-the-meg-rs-250-please.24234/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/rear-shockers-and-springs-for-the-meg-rs-250-please.24234/ invalid@example.com (Acave24) Acave24 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:26:35 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/cooksports.24230/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/cooksports.24230/ invalid@example.com (Paul north) Paul north To choppy and hard for me
Looking at the cooksports as had them years ago on my ra megane 230
Apparently out of business but can see them on sites like k tec
Are they defo still about cheers]]> 1 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:01:24 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/coilover-thoughts-ast-nitron-or-bilstein.20694/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/coilover-thoughts-ast-nitron-or-bilstein.20694/ invalid@example.com (DV8) DV8
Want something a bit stiffer than grams and cup shock setup I'm currently running but don't want to go too mad into track only. Was thinking something like 70nm front and rear on the springs.

Been looking at AST5100, Nitron NTR R1 or Bilstein Clubsports.

Anyone run any of these for a while and have an option? Particularly for the Clubsports?

Currently leaning towards AST just due to the cheaper cost but also want...

Coilover thoughts - AST, Nitron or Bilstein]]> 55