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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.4 (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.6 (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.8 (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 2.0 Turbo (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.7 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.7 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.9 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.3 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 2.0 Turbo (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.9 CDTI 16V (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.9 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 2.0 Turbo (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.6 (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.8 (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.7 CDTi (L48) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Brake disc

Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      Torx bit T30
                    
                      Drive socket # E18
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the brake disks on the car VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback 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.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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.

Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

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

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).

Step 10

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket. Use a flat screwdriver.

Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. AUTODOC recommends:
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 11

Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the brake disc.
Step 14

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 15

Install the brake disc.
Step 16

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 17

Clean the mounting seats of the caliper and its bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 18

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 19

Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces).

Step 20

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 Nm torque.
Step 21

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 22

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 23

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 24

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 25

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 110 nm torque.
Step 26

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 27

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

AUTODOC recommends:
VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback – Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until it feels firm.

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