Brake system of the car Opel Astra H

Brake system specifications
Type - All models are equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS) General parameters System type: Front disc brakes are ventilated, rear disc brakes. Double...

General information
See also Chapter "Controls and Operating Techniques" Sections 25 and 26 and Chapter 1, Section 14 . The brake system is the most important link in the...

Electronic braking control systems
General information Attention: Attempts to independently interfere with the functioning of electronic systems, as well as their repair, are guaranteed to lead...

Bleeding the brake system
Warning: Wear safety glasses when bleeding the brake system. If brake fluid accidentally gets into your eyes, rinse them immediately with plenty of water and...

Checking the condition and replacing brake lines and hoses
1. The service brake system operates at a fairly high pressure: 2.0-2.5 bar, so metal tubes of the appropriate cross-section are used as brake lines. However,...

Replacing the front disc brake pads
Attention: It is necessary to replace all brake pads of one axle of the vehicle at the same time, even if only one of them has reached the wear limit! Use only...

Replacing the rear wheel disc brake pads
Attention: It is necessary to replace all brake pads of one axle of the vehicle at the same time, even if only one of them has reached the wear limit! Use only...

Removal, installation and inspection of the brake disc
1. To ensure uniform braking and correct functioning of electronic braking control systems ( see Section 2 ) all brake discs must have the same working...

Removal and installation calipers/pad guides for disc brake mechanisms
Note: The calipers cannot be repaired in a regular workshop - contact an Opel service station or replace them as a whole. Removal Caution: After removing the...

Removal and installation of the master brake cylinder (MBC)
Note: A failed brake master cylinder must be replaced. Manufacturers do not recommend attempting to perform a refurbishment of the brake master cylinder. 1....

Removal and installation the foot brake pedal
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery and move it to the side ( see Chapter 5 ). 2. Remove the upper and lower steering column...

Checking the condition, removing and installing the brake booster assembly
1. The brake booster housing is mounted on the rear bulkhead of the engine compartment under the brake fluid reservoir. If excessive force must be applied to...

Adjusting the parking brake drive
1. Adjustment is carried out in accordance with the Schedule of current maintenance ( see Chapter 1 ), as well as every time after replacing or...

Removal and installation the parking brake lever
Note: The procedure below describes how to remove the lever on Astra models. There are slight differences for Zafira models ( see Section 14 ). 1. Remove the...

Removal and installation parking brake cables
Astra Models Front section 1. Remove the center console ( see Chapter 11 ). 2. Unscrew the adjusting nut of the parking brake drive. 3. Using pliers, grasp the...

Removal and installation the brake light switch sensor
1. The switch sensor is attached to the brake pedal bracket and when the pedal is pressed, it activates the brake lights, warning other road users of the start...

Removal and installation the parking brake arming indicator light switch sensor
Astra Models 1. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery ( see Chapter 5 ). 2. Remove the diagnostic connector cover on the center...

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