Brake system of the car Opel Corsa C

Brake system specifications
General parameters System type - Double hydraulic circuit with diagonal division, with vacuum brake booster. Parking brake drive on the rear wheels is cable...

General information and precautions
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. All elements of the working brake system are connected to each other by brake lines. The system functions at a fairly high pressure: 2.0-2.5 bar, so metal...

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...

Front brake calipers and guide pads
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...

Calipers and guide pads of rear brake mechanisms
Caution: For operations on removal/installation of the rear brake calipers/shoe guides, all notes and instructions given in Section 7 . Corsa models produced...

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...

Brake drum, replacement of shoes of drum brake mechanisms
Removal Caution: All brake shoes must be replaced at the same time, even if the lining of only one of them has reached the wear limit! Use only shoes approved...

Wheel brake cylinder (drum brakes)
1. Remove the brake shoes ( see Section 10 ). 2. Loosen the brake line union nut on the back of the brake shield (see accompanying illustration), but do not...

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....

Checking, removing and installing the brake booster assembly
1. The brake booster housing is mounted on the passenger compartment under the windshield. If you have to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to achieve...

Removal and installation the foot brake pedal assembly
1. Remove the clutch pedal ( see Chapter 6 ). 2. Remove the brake pedal bracket support mounting bolt from the bulkhead (see accompanying illustration)....

Removal and installation the parking brake lever
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery ( see Chapter 5 ). 2. Remove the rear passenger ashtray from the center console (see Chapter...

Removal and installation sections of the parking brake cable
1. The general diagram of the cable routing for the parking brake drive of the rear drum-type brake mechanisms is shown in the accompanying illustration. 16.1....

Adjusting the parking brake drive
Note: On models with drum brakes, it is necessary to ensure that all shoes are evenly seated on the brake drums. 1. Engage the parking brake lever, separate...

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...

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