Vauxhall Astra Workshop Repair Manuals | Service Manuals

Brake Pedal, Replace

Turn brake lamp switch to left or right to remove from brake pedal bracket.

Detach brake pedal return spring.

Remove retainer from piston rod pin and remove pin only.

Raise brake pedal shaft retainer and pull retainer from shaft.

Loosen hex nut and push pedal shaft to left.

Remove brake pedal from brake pedal bracket.

When replacing brake pedal, install rubber cover on pedal tread plate.

Install new brake pedal.

Position return spring on pedal as shown in illustration.

Thinly coat pedal shaft with Molybdenum Disulfide Paste 19 48 524 (90 001 825) before assembly.

Insert brake pedal with spring installed into brake pedal bracket.

Push pedal shaft from left to right into pedal bracket and pedal.

Mount and tighten hex nut - observe prescribed torque of 18 Nm/13.28 lbf. ft.

Insert retainer in bore in pedal shaft.

Mount pin for piston rod. Insert retainer.

Mount spring.

Insert brake lamp switch in pedal bracket and turn into place.

Note: Since adjustment of the fork is no longer required, the brake lamp switch has been equipped with catch positions.

Before assembly, pull out push rod of switch as far as stop.