When to replace the Brake Shoes on your OPEL CORSA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Shoe Set : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa A TR (S83) 1.0 (F11, M11, F19, M19), OPEL Corsa A TR (S83) 1.5 D (F11, M11, F19, M19), OPEL Corsa A TR (S83) 1.4 i (F11, M11, F19, M19), OPEL Corsa A TR (S83) 1.5 TD (F11, M11, F19, M19), OPEL Corsa A TR (S83) 1.2 i (F11, M11, F19, M19) 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

Tools
Replacement: brake shoes – OPEL CORSA A TR (91_, 92_, 96_, 97_). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Bearing grease
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 24
Wheel impact socket #17
Brake shoe retaining spring compressor
Flat screwdriver
Ratchet wrench
Long nose pliers
Water pump pliers
Hammer
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake shoes – OPEL CORSA A TR (91_, 92_, 96_, 97_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace brake shoes as a set on an axle. This will ensure efficient braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for brake shoes on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – OPEL CORSA A TR (91_, 92_, 96_, 97_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: brake shoes – OPEL CORSA A TR (91_, 92_, 96_, 97_). Tip:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. OPEL CORSA A TR (91_, 92_, 96_, 97_)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel hub nut cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use a crowbar. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the hub nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel bearing washer. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the wheel hub bearing. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
    Replacement: brake shoes – OPEL CORSA A TR (91_, 92_, 96_, 97_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  10. Step 12
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    Clean the fasteners of the brake shoes. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  11. Step 13
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    Loosen the brake shoe adjuster. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the upper return spring of the brake shoes. Use long nose pliers.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the hold-down spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  14. Step 16
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    Remove the retainers of the drum brake shoes. Use a brake shoe retaining spring compressor.
  15. Step 17
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    Detach the brake shoe from the lower spring.
  16. Step 18
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    Remove the right brake shoe.
  17. Step 19
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    Remove the lower return spring of the brake shoes.
  18. Step 20
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    Disconnect the parking brake cable.
  19. Step 21
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    Remove the left brake shoe.
    Replacement: brake shoes – OPEL CORSA A TR (91_, 92_, 96_, 97_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Don't press the brake pedal after removing the rear brake drum shoes. This will cause the piston to fall out of the brake cylinder, leakage of brake fluid and depressurization of the system.
  20. Step 22
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    Clean the mounting seats of the brake shoes. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Replacement: brake shoes – OPEL CORSA A TR (91_, 92_, 96_, 97_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Make sure to follow the assembly steps in the right order.
  21. Step 23
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    Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever.
  22. Step 24
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    Install a new left brake shoe.
  23. Step 25
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    Install the lower return spring.
  24. Step 26
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    Remove the upper spring and the adjuster.
  25. Step 27
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    Remove the circlip. Use a flat screwdriver.
  26. Step 28
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    Remove the brake shoe adjuster lever.
  27. Step 29
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    Clean the mounting seat of the bushing. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  28. Step 30
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    Remove the bushing. Use water pump pliers.
  29. Step 31
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    Clean the bushing. Use a wire brush.
  30. Step 32
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    Install the bushing on a new brake shoe. Use water pump pliers.
  31. Step 33
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    Install the brake shoe adjuster lever.
  32. Step 34
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    Install the circlip.
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