Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) TwinTop (A04) 1.6 (L67), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) TwinTop (A04) 2.0 (L67), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) TwinTop (A04) 1.6 i 16V (L67), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) TwinTop (A04) 1.8 (L67), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) TwinTop (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L67), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) TwinTop (A04) 1.9 CDTi (L67) … View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pads for Astra Mk V (H) TwinTop (A04) and other VAUXHALL models

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Brake pad set

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

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Anti-squeal paste
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Drive socket # 11 
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Combination spanner #11
                    
                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      Combination spanner #17
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Brake bleeder kit
                    
                      Brake hose clip
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. AUTODOC recommends:

Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. Use the following procedure:

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:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

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

Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 9

Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
Step 10

Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 11

Disconnect the brake hose.
Step 12

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

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 14

Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. Tip:
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 15

Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. Professionals recommend:
Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 16

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17

Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.

Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. Tip from AUTODOC:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 18

Install new brake pads.

Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.
Step 19

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 20

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 21

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 22

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 23

Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 24

Attach the brake hose.
Step 25

Tighten the brake hose fastener. Use a drive socket #11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.
Step 26

Remove the brake hose clamp.
Step 27

Clean dirt from the brake hose bolt. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 28

Undo the brake bleeder screw. Use a drive socket #11. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 29

Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.
Step 30

Bleed the brake caliper system. Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 31

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.
Step 32

Tighten the brake bleeder screw. Use a drive socket #11. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 33

Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw. Use a drive socket #11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.

Step 34

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 35

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. AUTODOC experts recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 36

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop
Step 37

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 38

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 39

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. Tip:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 40

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

AUTODOC recommends:
VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop – Press the brake pedal several times with the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.
Step 41

Close the hood.

Replacement: brake pads – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) TwinTop. AUTODOC recommends:
Slow down smoothly for first 150-200 km after the brake pads replacement. Avoid unneccessary and sharp braking to a stop.

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