When to replace the Brake Discs on your VAUXHALL MERIVA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.6 i 16V Twinport, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.6 Turbo, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.3 CDTI, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.7 CDTi, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.8 i 16V, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.6 i 16V, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.6 i, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.7 DTI 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

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) and other VAUXHALL models
Tools
Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). 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
Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A) 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 MERIVA Mk I (A).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 4
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
    Step 10
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    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: brake discs – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). 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.
  8. Step 11
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    Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the brake disc.
  11. Step 14
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  12. Step 15
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    Install the brake disc.
  13. Step 16
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    Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
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