Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Brake Linings - Rear Wheel Brakes, Remove and Install  

  Remove, Disconnect   

Rear wheels, retaining pins from brake calliper from outside inwards. Observe released expanding springs (1).

Brake linings from brake calliper shaft. Use brake lining remover. Clean brake calliper shaft with soft wire brush. Press piston back into housing with piston pusher.     Important!    Brake fluid level rises in reservoir. If necessary, drain off.

  Measure   

Brake disc thickness - MKM-230-A. Check surface condition. Remaining thickness of brake disc min. 8 mm/0.315 in. Once this dimension is attained, new linings may be installed only one more time. After this, the brake discs must be replaced.     Important!    If there is damage or leakage established for the piston protection cap, it is to be replaced - see operation "Brake calliper - Rear wheel brake overhaul".     Inspect

Piston position with piston adjusting gauge. If necessary, correct with piston turning pliers.

  Install, Connect   

Brake linings in brake calliper. Check free running of the lining in the guide. If necessary, coat support bracket with grease.   Insert expanding spring (1) and press retaining pins (2) in brake calliper.   Adjust clearance by completely depressing brake pedal several times. Correct brake fluid level.   Mount rear wheels - tightening torque 110 Nm/81 lbf. ft.