When to replace the Brake Calipers on your OPEL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.4 (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.6 (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.3 CDTi (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.8 (L69) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front brake caliper on OPEL ASTRA H Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: brake caliper – Opel Astra H saloon. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #9
Drive socket # 9
Drive socket # 11
HEX bit No.H7
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Brake hose clip
Fluid container
Brake bleeder kit
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake caliper – Opel Astra H saloon. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right brake calipers on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Opel Astra H saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 4
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Astra H saloon
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  7. Step 8
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake caliper – Opel Astra H saloon. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  9. Step 10
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    Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a drive socket #11. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: brake caliper – Opel Astra H saloon. Professionals recommend:
    Be careful! Brake fluid may leak from the brake hose.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake caliper – Opel Astra H saloon. AUTODOC recommends:
    When replacing the brake caliper, it is recommended to check the brake hose for damages and, if necessary, to replace it with a new one. When replacing a brake caliper it is recommended to replace brake pads, check the state of the brake discs and replace them with new ones if necessary.If no new guide pins were supplied in a kit with the new brake calipers, use the old pins. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the brake pads.
  16. Step 17
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    Install the brake pads.
  17. Step 18
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    Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 19
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    Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 Nm torque.
  19. Step 20
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    Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
  20. Step 21
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    Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake caliper – Opel Astra H saloon. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  21. Step 22
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    Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper. Use a drive socket #11. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 23
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    Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a drive socket #11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
  23. Step 24
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    Install the brake pad retaining clip. Use a crowbar.
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