Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km

Important!

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

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Brake pad set

Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box (F7). Tools you'll 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 pads – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box (F7). AUTODOC recommends:

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 pads – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box (F7). Recommended sequence of steps:

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.

Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box (F7). Professionals recommend:
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.

Caution!
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.

Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box (F7). AUTODOC experts recommend:
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 pistons. Use a nylon brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 15

Retract the brake caliper pistons. Use a brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 16

Treat new brake pads in the areas where they contact the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
Step 17

Install the brake pads.
Step 18

Install the brake caliper.
Step 19

Install and screw in the fastening bolts.
Step 20

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 35 N·m.
Step 21

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

Step 22

Treat the brake disc surface that contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 23

Install the wheel.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fasteners.
Step 24

Screw in the wheel fasteners. Use a 19 mm wheel impact socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25

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 26

Remove the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks.
Step 27

Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 28

Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 29

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 30

Close the bonnet.

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