Rear Brake Caliper Vibration Dampener Replacement (Disc Brakes)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra J
- Section
- Disc Brakes › Repair Instructions › Rear Brake Caliper Vibration Dampener Replacement
BrakesRear Brake Caliper Vibration Dampener Replacement
Rear Brake Caliper Vibration Dampener ReplacementRemoval Procedure
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| 1. | Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . |
| 2. | Open the cap (2) of the brake caliper vibration damper (1), to gain access to the internal torx. |
| 3. | Remove the brake caliper vibration damper (2) from the brake caliper vibration damper stud (1). |
| Hold against internal torx of damper stud (1). |
| 4. | Remove the damper stud (1) from the rear brake. |
Installation Procedure
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution . |
| 1. | Install the damper stud (1) to the rear brake and tighten to 28 N·m (21 lb ft) . |
| 2. | Attach the brake caliper vibration damper (2) to the stud (1) by turn in 2 threads ONLY. |
| 3. | Tighten the brake caliper vibration damper (2) to 9 N·m (80 lb in) with a suitable tool. |
| 4. | Close the cap (2) of the brake caliper vibration damper (1). |
| 5. | Lower the vehicle. |
Parts & tools for this job For Vauxhall Astra
- PARTRear brake padsSearch: Vauxhall Astra rear brake pads
- TOOLCaliper piston rewind toolSearch: brake caliper piston rewind tool
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
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