When to replace the Brake Pads on your VAUXHALL CORSA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Corsavan Mk III (D) (S07) 1.3 CDTI, VAUXHALL Corsavan Mk III (D) (S07) 1.2, VAUXHALL Corsavan Mk III (D) (S07) 1.2, VAUXHALL Corsavan Mk III (D) (S07) 1.3 CDTI, VAUXHALL Corsavan Mk III (D) (S07) 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

Tools
Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk III (D). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Copper grease
Drive socket # 13
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk III (D). AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk III (D). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 4
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 5
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 6
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk III (D)
  5. Step 8
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 9
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk III (D). 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.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the brake pads.
    Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk III (D). Tip:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
  11. Step 14
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  12. Step 15
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    Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk III (D). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  13. Step 16
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
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