How to carry out replacement: Wheel Cylinder 1.6 i 16V (F19) Opel Vectra B Caravan j96 Estate
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How to change wheel cylinder on OPEL VECTRA B (36_) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Wheel Cylinder on your OPEL VECTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wheel Brake Cylinder : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL VECTRA B (36_) 1.6 i (F19), OPEL VECTRA B (36_) 2.0 DI 16V (F19), OPEL VECTRA B (36_) 1.6 i (F19) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Cylinder for VECTRA B (36_) and other OPEL models
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Tools
Replacement: wheel cylinder – OPEL VECTRA B (36_). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 10
Combination spanner #9
Combination spanner #24
Flare Nut Wrench № 10
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Round-nose pliers
Rubber mallet
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: wheel cylinder – OPEL VECTRA B (36_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the wheel brake cylinders of the rear drum brakes in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left wheel brake cylinders of the rear drum brakes.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: wheel cylinder – OPEL VECTRA B (36_). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: wheel cylinder – OPEL VECTRA B (36_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use round-nose pliers.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a combination spanner #24.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the brake drum.
    Replacement: wheel cylinder – OPEL VECTRA B (36_). Professionals recommend:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  9. Step 10
    Unscrew the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the wheel cylinder. Use a flare nut spanner #10.
    Step 11
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    Detach the brake pipe.
    Replacement: wheel cylinder – OPEL VECTRA B (36_). AUTODOC recommends:
    Immediately plug the brake line open end to prevent fluid leakage and ingress of dirt into the hydraulic system.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the wheel cylinder fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the brake cylinder from the backplate. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 14
    Clean the brake drum. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 15
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    Clean the brake pipe attachment spot  and the brake drum fastening bolts on :maker :model.
  13. Step 16
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    Install a new brake cylinder.
  14. Step 17
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    Tighten the wheel cylinder fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 nm torque.
  15. Step 18
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    Attach the brake pipe. Use a flare nut spanner #10.
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