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How to change rear brake shoes on VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk I (B) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Shoe Set : 100000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk I (B) 1.7 D, VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk I (B) 1.4 i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Shoes for CORSAVAN Mk I (B) and other VAUXHALL models
Brake Shoe Set
Alternative products

Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 27
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Round-nose pliers
Pliers
Flat screwdriver
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake shoes – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk I (B). AUTODOC experts recommend:
- 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.
- Please note: all work on the car – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk I (B) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.Step 2Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 3Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.Step 4Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 5Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk I (B)
- Step 6Remove the wheel.
- Step 7Fully lower the parking brake lever.Step 8Clean the brake drum. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.Step 9Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a hammer.Replacement: brake shoes – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk I (B). Tip:Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
- Step 10Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #27. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 11Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
- Step 12Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake lever. Use round-nose pliers. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 13Take out brake pad retainer springs from the holes. Use pliers.
- Step 14Remove the brake pads retaining clips. Use pliers. Use round-nose pliers.
- Step 15Remove the brake pads.Replacement: brake shoes – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk I (B). AUTODOC experts recommend: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. Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
- Step 16Remove the brake shoe adjuster. Use round-nose pliers.
- Step 17Insert the brake shoes adjusting mechanism. Use round-nose pliers.
- Step 18Install new brake pads.
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