When to replace the Brake Discs on your OPEL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 LPG (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.4 LPG (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.4 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.4 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for Astra H Caravan (A04) and other OPEL models
Tools
Replacement: brake discs – Opel Astra H Caravan. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 18
HEX bit No.H5.
HEX bit No.H7.
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Pliers
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake discs – Opel Astra H Caravan. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car Opel Astra H Caravan in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
  • When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake discs – Opel Astra H Caravan. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Astra H Caravan
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7
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    Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a flat screwdriver.
  9. Step 9
    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake discs – Opel Astra H Caravan. Professionals recommend:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the brake pads.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 15
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 16
    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  16. Step 18
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    Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 19
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 20
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    Remove the brake disc.
  19. Step 21
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  20. Step 22
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    Install the brake disc.
  21. Step 23
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    Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 7 Nm torque.
  22. Step 24
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake discs – Opel Astra H Caravan. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
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