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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Tigra TwinTop (X04) 1.4, VAUXHALL Tigra TwinTop (X04) 1.8, VAUXHALL Tigra TwinTop (X04) 1.3 CDTI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for Tigra TwinTop (X04) and other VAUXHALL models

Brake disc

        Brake disc for Tigra Mk2 TwinTop (X04) Petrol (90 hp)
      
        Brake disc for Tigra Mk2 TwinTop (X04) Petrol (125 hp)
      
        Brake disc for Tigra Mk2 TwinTop (X04) Diesel (69 hp)

Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL TIGRA TwinTop. Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        Drive socket # 12 
                      
                        Drive socket # E18 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL TIGRA TwinTop. AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the brake disks on the car VAUXHALL TIGRA TwinTop 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 – VAUXHALL TIGRA TwinTop. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL TIGRA TwinTop
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 9

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL TIGRA TwinTop. 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.
Step 11

Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 14

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 15

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

Step 16

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Remove the brake disc.

Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL TIGRA TwinTop. AUTODOC experts recommend:
If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
Step 18

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 19

Install the brake disc.
Step 20

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 7 Nm torque.
Step 21

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL TIGRA TwinTop. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 23

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 Nm torque.
Step 24

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL TIGRA TwinTop. Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 25

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 26

Install the brake pads.
Step 27

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 28

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 Nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
VAUXHALL TIGRA TwinTop – Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until it feels firm.
Step 29

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 30

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL TIGRA TwinTop. Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 31

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL TIGRA TwinTop. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 32

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 33

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 34

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL TIGRA TwinTop. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 35

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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