Astra F: Brakes
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Repair Instructions8 pages
- Brakes - General instructions
- Brake pedal bracket, remove and install (vehicles with left-hand drive)
- Brake pedal bracket, remove and install (vehicles with right-hand drive)
- Attachment points for lifting tools
- Illustration: Brake system (limousine)
- Illustration: Brake system (ABS)
- Illustration: Brake system (caravan)
- Illustration: Layout of TC (traction control) components
- Specifications › Technical data brake booster
- Warnings, Disclaimers, Safety › Brakes - General instructions
Other Information2 pages
Front Wheel Brake20 pages
- Repair Instructions › Sealants, lubricants and locking agents
- Component Locator › Illustration: Brake system Brake system, TC (Traction Control)
- Special Tools and Equipment › Special service tools
- Other Information › Sealants, lubricants and locking agents
- Cover Plate › Repair Instructions › Cover plate of front-wheel brake, replace
Brake Pads3 pages
Brake Caliper › Repair Instructions2 pages
Brake Disk8 pages
Rear Wheel Brake35 pages
- Repair Instructions › Sealants, lubricants and locking agents
- Component Locator › Illustration: Brake system Brake system, TC (Traction Control)
- Special Tools and Equipment › Special service tools
- Other Information › Sealants, lubricants and locking agents
- Cover Plate › Repair Instructions › Brake backing plate in rear-wheel brake, remove and install
- Brake Anchor Plate › Repair Instructions › Brake anchor plate, remove and install
Brake Shoes8 pages
Brake Caliper › Repair Instructions2 pages
Brake Disk (Disk Hub)8 pages
Brake Drum (Drum Hub)4 pages
Repair Instructions2 pages
Service Brake, Parking Brake24 pages
- Repair Instructions › Sealants, lubricants and locking agents
- Component Locator › Illustration: Brake system Brake system, TC (Traction Control)
- Special Tools and Equipment › Special service tools
- Other Information › Sealants, lubricants and locking agents
Service Brake Mechanism5 pages
Parking Brake Mechanism13 pages
Repair Instructions10 pages
- Brake linings, check for wear
- Parking brake, adjust
- Parking brake shoes, remove and install
- Press button and pressure spring of parking brake lever, replace
- Hand grip of parking brake lever, replace
- Parking brake lever, remove and install
- Parking brake telltale switch, replace
- Segment of parking brake lever, replace
- Kink of parking brake lever, replace
- Parking brake cable, remove and install
- Specifications › Technical data - brake adjustment values Brakes (adjustments)
- Other Information › Parking brake, adjust
- Technical Service Bulletins › Poor Operation, Incorrect Operation › Parking Brake Adjustment
Brake Hydraulics, Brake Lines36 pages
Repair Instructions2 pages
- Component Locator › Illustration: Brake system Brake system, TC (Traction Control)
- Special Tools and Equipment › Special service tools
- Other Information › Sealants, lubricants and locking agents
Brake Circuit › Repair Instructions4 pages
Brake Hoses › Repair Instructions2 pages
Brake Proportioning Valve11 pages
Repair Instructions7 pages
- Pressure-dependent brake proportioning valve, check
- Load-dependent brake proportioning valve, check and adjust (cabriolet and saloon)
- Load-dependent brake proportioning valve, check and adjust (estate)
- Load-dependent brake proportioning valve, check pressure
- Pressure-dependent brake proportioning valve, remove and install
- Load-dependent brake proportioning valve, remove and install (cabriolet and saloon)
- Load-dependent brake-power regulator, remove and install (caravan)
Specifications4 pages
- Technical data - Pressure data for brake proportioning valve - checking in saloon and cabriolet (from MY '94)
- Technical data - Pressure data for brake proportioning valve - checking in estate and delivery van (from MY '94)
- Technical data - Pressure data for brake proportioning valve - checking in saloon and cabriolet (from MY '95)
- Technical data - Pressure data for brake proportioning valve - checking in estate and delivery van (from MY '95)
Brake Servo5 pages
Brake Master Cylinder › Repair Instructions3 pages
Wheel Brake Cylinder › Repair Instructions2 pages
- Vacuum Hose › Repair Instructions › Brake servo vacuum line, remove and install
ABS100 pages
- Component Locator › Illustration: Brake system Brake system, TC (Traction Control)
Special Tools and Equipment2 pages
Warnings, Disclaimers, Safety2 pages
- Labour Time Allowances
Diagnostic Information and Procedures › Diagnostic Procedures41 pages
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 57 ABS STATUS SIG. VOLTAGE LOW
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 58 ABS STATUS SIG. OPEN CIRCUIT
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 08 ABS STATUS SIG.
- The Checking System
- General Instructions/Safety Measures
- Checking Equipment
- Survey of System, KADETT-E / ASTRA-E / BELMONT
- Survey of System, ASTRA-F
- Explanation of Modes (Checking with TECH 1)
- Checking - Features Specific to this System
- Diagnostic Switch KM-640
- TECH 1, Connect to Vehicle
- Abbreviations, Definitions
- F0: Data List - Test Step 01 FRONT WHL SPEEDS FL WHEEL SPEED/FR WHEEL SPEED
- F0: Data List - Test Step 02 REAR WHL SPEEDS RL WHEEL SPEED/RR WHEEL SPEED
- F0: Data List - Test Step 04 BRAKE SWITCH
- Explanation of Tables
- Table 1 - TECH 1 Checking
- Table 1, ALDL Diagnostic Plug and Voltage Supply, Check
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 25 DEFECTIVE TOOTH ON WHEEL SENSOR
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 37 BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUIT
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 39 FL WHEEL SENSOR BAD SIGNAL
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 41 FL WHEEL SENSOR OPEN CIRCUIT
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 42 FR WHEEL SENSOR BAD SIGNAL
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 43 FR WHEEL SENSOR OPEN CIRCUIT
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 44 RL WHEEL SENSOR BAD SIGNAL
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 45 RL WHEEL SENSOR OPEN CIRCUIT
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 46 RR WHEEL SENSOR BAD SIGNAL
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 47 RR WHEEL SENSOR OPEN CIRCUIT
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 48 BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW
- Table 6 - Wheel Sensors
- Terminal Assignment in 71-pin Wiring Harness Plug X 6
- Terminal Assignment in 95-pin Wiring Harness Plug X 6
- Terminal Assignment in 10-pin Wiring Harness Plug X 13 for Diagnosis
- Terminal Assignments in 2-pin Wiring Harness Plugs X 76, X 77, X 78, X 79
- Terminal Assignment in 95-pin Plug on Hydraulic Modulator U 4
- Terminal Assignment in 4-pin Wiring Harness Plug X 88
- Circuit Diagram - Excerpt from the Overall Circuit Diagram for KADETT-E/ ASTRA-E/BELMONT
- Circuit Diagram - Excerpt from the Overall Circuit Diagram for ASTRA-F without ETC
- Circuit Diagram - Excerpt from the Overall Circuit Diagram for ASTRA-F with ETC
- Time Allowance
Other Information10 pages
- The Checking System
- Checking Equipment
- Survey of System, KADETT-E / ASTRA-E / BELMONT
- Survey of System, ASTRA-F
- Checking - Features Specific to this System
- Abbreviations, Definitions
- Explanation of Tables
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) - General repair instructions
- ABS, check function
- Sealants, lubricants and locking agents
Wheel Speed Sensor › Repair Instructions2 pages
Electronic Control Unit11 pages
- Repair Instructions › ABS control unit, remove and install
Diagnostic Information and Procedures › Diagnostic Procedures9 pages
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 55 REPLACE ECU
- Table 3 - Control Unit
- Terminal Assignment in 35-pin Wiring Harness Plug for Control Unit K 50
- Wiring Harness Plug in Control Unit K 50 for KADETT-E/ASTRA-E/BELMONT
- Terminal Assignment in 6-pin Wiring Harness Plug for Control Unit U 4.8
- Terminal Assignment in 15-pin Wiring Harness Plug for Control Unit U 4.8
- Wiring Harness Plug in Control Unit U 4.8 for ASTRA-F without ETC, VECTRA/CAVAL. CALIBRA
- Terminal Assignment in 25-pin Wiring Harness Plug for Control Unit U 4.8
- Wiring Harness Plug in Control Unit U 4.8 for ASTRA-F with ETC
- Technical Service Bulletins › Warning Lights, Telltale › Anti-lock brake system (ABS) telltale
Hydraulic Modulator3 pages
Relays18 pages
- Repair Instructions › Relay for solenoid valve or pump motor, remove and install
- Warnings, Disclaimers, Safety › Relay for solenoid valve or pump motor, remove and install
Diagnostic Information and Procedures › Diagnostic Procedures16 pages
- F0: Data List - Test Step 03 VALVE RELAY
- F0: Data List - Test Step 05 FL SOL. VALVE
- F0: Data List - Test Step 06 FR SOL. VALVE
- F0: Data List - Test Step 07 REAR SOL. VALVE
- F0: Data List - Test Step 08 RET. PUMP RELAY
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 16 FRONT LEFT SOL. VALVE CIRCUIT
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 17 FRONT RIGHT SOL. VALVE CIRCUIT
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 18 REAR SOLENOID VALVE CIRCUIT
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 19 VALVE RELAY CIRCUIT
- Table 2 - Trouble Code Table: Trouble Code 35 RETURN PUMP RELAY CIRCUIT
- Table 5 - Test Step 01 RET. PUMP RELAY
- Table 5 - Test Steps 02/03/04 Introduction
- Table 5 - Test Step 02 FL SOL. VALVE
- Table 5 - Test Step 03 FR SOL. VALVE
- Table 5 - Test Step 04 REAR SOL. VALVE
- Assignment in Relay Base for Surge Arrestor Relay K 47
Electronic Traction Control125 pages
Repair Instructions8 pages
- TC (traction control) illustration of TC (traction control)
- General repair instructions TC (traction control)
- TC control unit, remove and install
- TC throttle valve connection, remove and install (C 20 XE)
- TC servo motor, remove and install
- TC button, remove and install
- TC wheel speed sensor, remove and install
- Sealants, lubricants and locking agents
- Special Tools and Equipment › Special service tools
- Warnings, Disclaimers, Safety › General repair instructions TC (traction control)
Diagnostic Information and Procedures › Diagnostic Procedures108 pages
- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Trouble Codes
- Check Data List Parameters
- Carry out Actuator Tests
- Carry out Control Tests
- Snapshot Mode
- Final System Test
- Vehicle Systems Model Year 95
- General Safety Measures and Repair Instructions
- Survey of Vehicles
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 10 VARIANT-CODING NOT PROGRAMMED
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 14 COOLANT TEMP. VOLTAGE LOW
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 15 COOLANT TEMP. VOLTAGE HIGH
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 21 THROTTLE POSIT. SENSOR VOLTAGE HIGH
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 22 THROTTLE POSIT. SENSOR VOLTAGE LOW
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 23 TPS LOAD SIGNAL OUT OF RANGE
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 26 TC-THROTTLE POS SENSOR VOLTAGE HIGH
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 27 TC-THROTTLE POS SENSOR VOLTAGE LOW
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 31 NO ENGINE RPM SIGNAL
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 39 FL WHEEL SENSOR BAD SIGNAL
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 42 FR WHEEL SENSOR BAD SIGNAL
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 44 RL WHEEL SENSOR BAD SIGNAL
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 46 RR WHEEL SENSOR BAD SIGNAL
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 55 REPLACE ECU
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 57 ABS STATUS SIG. VOLTAGE LOW
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 58 ABS STATUS SIG. OPEN CIRCUIT
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 61 TPS LOAD SIGNAL INPUT VOLTAGE LOW
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 62 TPS LOAD SIGNAL INPUT VOLTAGE HIGH
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 63 TC-THR. MOTOR OPEN CIRCUIT
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 64 TC-THR. MOTOR SHORT CIRCUIT
- F2: TROUBLE CODES - Trouble Code 82 TC ON/OFF SW. VOLTAGE LOW
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 01 BATTERY VOLTAGE
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 02 COOLANT TEMP.
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 03 TPS SIGNAL
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 04 TC-TPS SIGNAL
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 05 TPS LOAD SIGNAL
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 06 TC TPS LOAD SIG
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 07 TC ON/OFF SW.
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 08 ABS STATUS SIG.
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 09 BRAKE SWITCH
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 10 ENGINE SPEED
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 11 WHL SPEEDS, FRONT, REAR, FL, FR, RL, RR
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 12 IGN./INJ. CUTOFF
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 13 FULL LOAD INH.
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 14 TC CONTROL
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 15 DIAG. REQUEST
- F0: DATA LIST - Test Step 16 CHECK LIGHT
- F5: ACTUATOR TEST - No. 01 TC-THR. MOTOR
- F5: ACTUATOR TEST - No. 02 CHECK LIGHT
- F5: ACTUATOR TEST - No. 03 IGN/INJ CUTOFF
- F5: ACTUATOR TEST - No. 04 FULL LOAD INH.
- F5: ACTUATOR TEST - No. 05 TC CONTROL
- F7: PROGRAMMING
- Introduction
- Checking Equipment
- Installation Location in Vehicle
- ETC Block Diagram
- Explanation of Modes (Checking with TECH 1)
- Features Specific to this System
- Diagnostic Switch KM-640
- Checking with TECH 1
- Abbreviations, Definitions
- F0:Data List
- F0:Data List - Test Step 01 BATTERY VOLTAGE
- F0:Data List - Test Step 02 COOLANT TEMP.
- F0:Data List - Test Step 03 TPS SIGNAL
- F0:Data List - Test Step 04 ETC-TPS SIGNAL
- F0:Data List - Test Step 05 ETC ON/OFF SW.
- F0:Data List - Test Step 06 ABS STATUS SIG.
- F0:Data List - Test Step 07 BRAKE SWITCH
- F0:Data List - Test Step 08 ENGINE SPEED
- F0:Data List - Test Step 09 FL WHEEL SPEED
- F0:Data List - Test Step 09 FR WHEEL SPEED
- F0:Data List - Test Step 09 RL WHEEL SPEED
- F0:Data List - Test Step 09 RR WHEEL SPEED
- F0:Data List - Test Step 10 IGN./INJ. CUTOFF
- F0:Data List - Test Step 11 FULL LOAD INHIB.
- F0:Data List - Test Step 12 DIAG. REQUEST
- F0:Data List - Test Step 13 CHECK LIGHT
- Explanation of Tables
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 14 COOLANT TEMP. VOLTAGE LOW
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 15 COOLANT TEMP. VOLTAGE HIGH
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 21 THROTTLE POSIT. SENSOR VOLTAGE HIGH
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 22 THROTTLE POSIT. SENSOR VOLTAGE LOW
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 26 ETC-THROTTLE POS SENSOR VOLTAGE HIGH
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 27 ETC-THROTTLE POS SENSOR VOLTAGE LOW
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 31 NO ENGINE RPM SIGNAL
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 39 FL WHEEL SENSOR BAD SIGNAL
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 42 FR WHEEL SENSOR BAD SIGNAL
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 44 RL WHEEL SENSOR BAD SIGNAL
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 46 RR WHEEL SENSOR BAD SIGNAL
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 55 REPLACE ECU
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 57 ABS STATUS SIG. VOLTAGE LOW
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 58 ABS STATUS SIG. OPEN CIRCUIT
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 63 ETC-THR. MOTOR OPEN CIRCUIT
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 64 ETC-THR. MOTOR SHORT CIRCUIT
- Table 2, Trouble Code Table - TC 82 ETC ON/OFF SW. VOLTAGE LOW
- Table 3, Control Unit
- F5:ACTUATOR TEST No. 01 SELECT ACTUATOR ETC-THR. MOTOR
- F5:ACTUATOR TEST No. 02 SELECT ACTUATOR CHECK LIGHT
- Assignment of 5-pin Wiring Harness Plug in ETC Servo Motor M 65
- Assignment of 6-pin Wiring Harness Plug in Standard Throttle Body S 107
- Assignment of 10-pin Wiring Harness Plug X 13 for Diagnosis
- Assignment of 35-pin Wiring Harness Plug in ETC Control Unit K 95
- Assignment of 55-pin Wiring Harness Plug in Motronic M 2.5 Control Unit K 61
- Assignment of 25-pin Wiring Harness Plug in ABS Control Unit U 4.8
- Circuit Diagram - Excerpt from the Overall Circuit Diagram Model Year 1992
- Time Allowance