When to replace the Brake Pads on your OPEL CORSA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.4 (W5L, F08), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.2 (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.7 DTI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.7 DI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.2 16V (F08, W5L) 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

Tools
Replacement: brake pads – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Copper grease
Drive socket # 12
Wheel impact socket #17
Brake caliper wind back tool
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake pads – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Tip:
  • Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake pads – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 4
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake pads – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake pads – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the brake pads.
    Replacement: brake pads – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
  10. Step 12
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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 CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  11. Step 13
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    Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake pads – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  12. Step 14
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
  13. Step 15
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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.
    Replacement: brake pads – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Professionals recommend:
    Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
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