Brake system of the car Opel Corsa B

Brake system specifications
General parameters System type — Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes. Double hydraulic circuit with diagonal division. Vacuum brake booster - standard...

General information about the brake system
All models of cars considered in this Manual are equipped with a hydraulic brake system with vacuum booster. Disc brakes are always installed on the front...

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) — General Information and Error Codes
General information The anti-lock braking system (ABS) is an optional extra on the models in question. When a vehicle is equipped with a conventional braking...

Bleeding the brake system
Bleed the brake system wearing protective glasses. If brake fluid accidentally gets into your eyes, rinse them immediately with plenty of water and seek...

Checking the condition and replacing brake lines and hoses
Approximately every six months, lift the car and check all flexible hoses connecting the steel tubes of the hydraulic circuits to the brake mechanisms of the...

Replacing the front disc brake pads
Removal To avoid the car pulling to one side during braking, the brake pads must be replaced simultaneously on both front/rear brake mechanisms. Remember that...

Removal and installation brake shoes
Removal Replace both brake shoes, even if only one is oily or worn. 1. Remove the brake drums. It is recommended to disassemble only one side, so that the...

Replacing brake linings of drum brakes
1. Remove the brake shoes. The brake linings of both wheels must be replaced. 2. Drill out the brake lining rivets and knock them out. Drilling out brake...

Checking the condition, removing and installing the brake disc
Checking the status Cars with engines up to 60 hp are equipped with solid brake discs at the front. Cars with more powerful engines are equipped with...

Removal, inspection and installation of the brake drum
Remember that the dust generated during operation of the brake mechanisms may contain asbestos, which is extremely harmful to human health. Never blow off dust...

Removal, repair and installation of front wheel disc brake calipers
Remember that the dust generated during operation of the brake mechanisms may contain asbestos, which is extremely harmful to human health. Never blow off dust...

Removal, maintenance and installation of wheel cylinders of drum brake mechanisms of rear wheels
In case of brake fluid leaks, wheel cylinders must be replaced without fail. Manufacturers do not recommend attempting to perform restorative repairs on these...

Checking the proper functioning and tightness of the brake booster
Checking the correct functioning 1. Without starting the engine, press the foot brake pedal several times. Make sure there is no change in the amount of...

Replacing and checking the brake booster servo vacuum pump (diesel models)
Replacement The vacuum pump creates the vacuum required for the brake booster to operate. The pump is mounted on the generator and is driven by its shaft. 1....

Adjusting the parking brake drive
The rear drum brake serves as the parking brake. Since the rear brake shoes are automatically adjusted, the parking brake should only be adjusted after...

Removal and installation parking brake cables
Parking brake mechanism of Corsa and Tigra models 1 — Parking brake lever 2 - Cable guides 3 - Short (right) cable 4 — Compensator 5 - Long (left) cable 6 -...

Replacing the brake light switch sensor
1. Disconnect the brake light D/W connector. The switch is located at the top of the brake pedal bracket. Brake Light Switch Sensor Wiring Connector 2. Turn...

Pressure regulator valve in the hydraulic circuits of the rear wheel brake mechanisms
Information on adjusting, removing and installing the regulator valve is given in Chapter Vehicle settings and routine maintenance .

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