When to replace the Brake Discs on your OPEL MERIVA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.8 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 DTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (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]

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Tools
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
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:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. 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:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Meriva X03
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Release the parking brake cable. Use water pump pliers. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #17.
  9. Step 10
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 11
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    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.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  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 Meriva X03. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #Е20. 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 fasteners. 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.
    Replacement: brake discs – Opel Meriva X03. Professionals recommend:
    If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
  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 8 nm torque.
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