Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper carrier : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Vivaro B Platform / Chassis (X82) 1.6 CDTI (03), OPEL Vivaro B Platform / Chassis (X82) 1.6 CDTI (03), OPEL Vivaro B Platform / Chassis (X82) 1.6 CDTI (03), OPEL Vivaro B Platform / Chassis (X82) 1.6 CDTI (03), OPEL Vivaro B Platform / Chassis (X82) 1.6 CDTI (03) … 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

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Brake caliper carrier

Replacement: brake caliper bracket – OPEL VIVARO Platform/Chassis. Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      11 mm combination spanner
                    
                      13 mm combination spanner
                    
                      14 mm combination spanner
                    
                      15 mm combination spanner
                    
                      13 mm socket
                    
                      21 mm socket
                    
                      14 mm flare nut socket
                    
                      19 mm wheel impact socket
                    
                      Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
                    
                      Tommy bar
                    
                      Adjustable pliers
                    
                      Mounting lever
                    
                      Long nose pliers
                    
                      Brake hose clamp
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Brake bleeder kit
                    
                      Fluid drain pan
                    
                      Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks

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Replacement: brake caliper bracket – OPEL VIVARO Platform/Chassis. AUTODOC experts recommend:

The procedure for replacing the right and left brake calipers and brackets on the same axle is identical.
All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.

Replacement: brake caliper bracket – OPEL VIVARO Platform/Chassis. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Loosen 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.

Warning!
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.

Replacement: brake caliper bracket – OPEL VIVARO Platform/Chassis. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the fasteners.
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a 15 mm combination spanner. Use a 13 mm combination spanner.
Step 10

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 11

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake caliper bracket – OPEL VIVARO Platform/Chassis. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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 12

Remove the brake pads.
Step 13

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a 21 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 16

Remove the brake caliper bracket.

Step 17

Clean the caliper bracket mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 18

Install a new brake caliper bracket.
Step 19

Install and screw in the fastening bolts.
Step 20

Tighten the fasteners of the brake caliper bracket. Use a 21 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 100 N·m.
Step 21

Install the brake pads.
Step 22

Install the brake caliper.
Step 23

Install and screw in the fastening bolts.
Step 24

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a 15 mm combination spanner. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 35 N·m.
Step 25

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 26

Treat the brake disc surface that contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 27

Install the wheel.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fasteners.
Step 28

Screw in the wheel fasteners. Use a 19 mm wheel impact socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 29

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 30

Remove the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks.
Step 31

Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 32

Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 33

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 34

Close the bonnet.

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