Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 16V (E75) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake discs on OPEL MERIVA A [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for Meriva A (X03) and other OPEL models

Brake Disc

Brake Disc for OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 16V (E75) Petrol (100 hp)

Replacement: brake discs – Opel Meriva X03. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Nylon cleaning brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #13
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Drive socket # 13
                      
                        Drive socket # E20 
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Water pump pliers
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – Opel Meriva X03. AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the brake disks on the car Opel Meriva X03 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.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: brake discs – Opel Meriva X03. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 4

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Meriva X03
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Release the parking brake cable.Use water pump pliers.Use a crowbar.
Step 9

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening.Use a combination spanner #13.Use a combination spanner #17.
Step 10

Spread the brake pads.Use a crowbar.
Step 11

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – Opel Meriva X03. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

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.
Step 12

Remove the brake pads.Use a crowbar.
Step 13

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake discs – Opel Meriva X03. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 14

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening.Use a drive socket #Е20.Use a tap wrench.
Step 15

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 16

Clean the brake disc fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Unscrew the brake disc fastening.Use Torx T30.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Remove the brake disc.

Replacement: brake discs – Opel Meriva X03. Professionals recommend:

If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
Step 19

Clean the hub.Use a wire brush.Treat the contacting surface.Use copper grease.
Step 20

Install the brake disc.
Step 21

Tighten the brake disc fastening.Use Torx T30.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 8 nm torque.
Step 22

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust.Use a wire brush.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake discs – Opel Meriva X03. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 23

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 24

Tighten the brake caliper bracket.Use a drive socket #Е20.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 70 nm torque.
Step 25

Install the brake pads.
Step 26

Treat the brake caliper piston.Use a nylon cleaning brush.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake discs – Opel Meriva X03. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 27

Press in the brake caliper piston.Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 28

Install the brake caliper and fix it.Use a combination spanner #17.Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 29

Install the parking brake cable into the brake caliper bracket.Use water pump pliers.Use a crowbar.
Step 30

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 31

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake discs – Opel Meriva X03. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 32

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Opel Meriva X03
Step 33

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 34

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 35

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – Opel Meriva X03. Tip from AUTODOC:

Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 36

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

Replacement: brake discs – Opel Meriva X03. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

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

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