When to replace the Brake Discs on your OPEL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.4 (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.6 (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.3 CDTi (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.8 (L69) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake discs on OPEL ASTRA H Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: brake discs – Opel Astra H saloon. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # Е11
Drive socket # Е16
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car Opel Astra H saloon 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 saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 4
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Astra H saloon
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a drive socket #E11. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: brake discs – Opel Astra H saloon. Professionals 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.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the brake pads.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake discs – Opel Astra H saloon. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #E16. Use a tap wrench.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 17
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 18
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    Remove the brake disc. Use a hammer.
  18. Step 19
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  19. Step 20
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    Install the brake disc.
  20. Step 21
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    Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 nm torque.
  21. Step 22
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake discs – Opel Astra H saloon. AUTODOC recommends:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
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