When to replace the Brake Pads on your OPEL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 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) 2.0 Turbo (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI 16V (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 Turbo (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (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 Pads for Astra H Caravan (A04) and other OPEL models
Tools
Replacement: brake pads – Opel Astra H Caravan. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Anti-squeal paste
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 pads – Opel Astra H Caravan. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Opel Astra H Caravan – 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
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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.
    Replacement: brake pads – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  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 pads – Opel Astra H Caravan. AUTODOC experts 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 from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake pads – Opel Astra H Caravan. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  14. Step 15
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    Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake pads – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tip:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  15. Step 16
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
  16. Step 17
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    Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
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