Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Vivaro A Van (X83) 1.9 DI (F7), OPEL Vivaro A Van (X83) 1.9 DTI (F7), OPEL Vivaro A Van (X83) 2.0 16V (F7), OPEL Vivaro A Van (X83) 2.5 DTI (F7), OPEL Vivaro A Van (X83) 2.0 ECOTEC (F7), OPEL Vivaro A Van (X83) 2.0 CDTI (F7), OPEL Vivaro A Van (X83) 2.0 CDTI (F7), OPEL Vivaro A Van (X83) 2.5 CDTI (F7), OPEL Vivaro A Van (X83) 2.5 CDTI (F7) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Brake disc

Replacement: brake discs – OPEL VIVARO Box (F7). Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Nylon brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Anti-squeal paste
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      13 mm socket
                    
                      18 mm socket
                    
                      T40 Torx bit
                    
                      19 mm wheel impact socket
                    
                      Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
                    
                      Tommy bar
                    
                      Mounting lever
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks

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Replacement: brake discs – OPEL VIVARO Box (F7). Professionals recommend:

Replace the brake discs and pads in axle sets, regardless of their condition. This will ensure even braking.
The procedure for replacing the brake discs and pads is identical for both sides of the same axle.
All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.

Replacement: brake discs – OPEL VIVARO Box (F7). Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 3

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 4

Loosen the wheel fasteners. Use a 19 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 5

Raise the vehicle.

Warning!
If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 6

Unscrew the wheel fasteners.

Replacement: brake discs – OPEL VIVARO Box (F7). AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the fasteners.
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Spread the brake pads apart. Use a mounting lever.
Step 9

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 12

Remove the brake caliper.

AUTODOC expert recommendation:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting it from the brake hose to avoid opening the brake line.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging from the brake hose.Do not press the brake pedal after the caliper has been removed. This may cause the piston to fall out of the caliper bore resulting in the brake fluid leakage and air entering the system.
Step 13

Remove the brake pads.
Step 14

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 17

Remove the brake caliper bracket.
Step 18

Clean the brake disc screw. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 19

Unscrew the brake disc screw. Use a T40 Torx bit. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Remove the screw.
Step 21

Remove the brake disc.
Step 22

Clean the wheel hub surface that is in contact with the brake disc. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 23

Treat the wheel hub surface that is in contact with the brake disc. Use ceramic grease.
Step 24

Clean the brake caliper bracket and check its condition. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – OPEL VIVARO Box (F7). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Check the brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace them if necessary.
Step 25

Install a new brake disc.
Step 26

Install the brake disc screw.
Step 27

Tighten the brake disc screw. Use a T40 Torx bit. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 14 N·m.
Step 28

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 29

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 30

Tighten the fasteners of the brake caliper bracket. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 100 N·m.
Step 31

Clean the brake caliper pistons. Use a nylon brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 32

Retract the brake caliper pistons. Use a brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 33

Install the brake pads.
Step 34

Install the brake caliper.
Step 35

Install and screw in the fastening bolts.
Step 36

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 35 N·m.
Step 37

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.

Step 38

Treat the brake disc surface that contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 39

Install the wheel.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fasteners.
Step 40

Screw in the wheel fasteners. Use a 19 mm wheel impact socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 41

Lower the car and tighten the wheel fasteners in a criss-cross pattern. Use a 19 mm wheel impact socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 142 N·m.
Step 42

Remove the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks.
Step 43

Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 44

Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 45

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 46

Close the bonnet.

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