Removal and installation the front brake pad lining (Opel Corsa C)

Note: All brake shoe linings on one axle must be replaced.

Removal

Remove the 2 front wheels.



Remove the brake shoe lining sensor from the inner brake shoe lining, if equipped.

Remove the lever retaining spring from the brake caliper using a screwdriver.

Remove the dust caps from the guide bolt protective bushings.

Remove the brake caliper guide bolts.

Remove the brake caliper from the brake pad guide.

Remove the outer brake shoe lining from the brake caliper and the inner brake shoe lining with the retaining clamp from the pistons.

Check the brake pads and brake discs.

Clean the guides (arrows) in the shoe guide with a soft metal brush.



Cover the guides with an anti-squeak compound.



Press the piston inward.

Note: The brake fluid level in the brake system hydraulic reservoir increases. If necessary, pump out the brake fluid with a bulb. If the brake caliper is leaking or the protective cover on the brake caliper is damaged: repair the brake mechanism.

Installation

Install the inner brake shoe lining into the piston and secure with the retaining clamp.

Note: When installing the brake shoe linings, ensure that the arrows on the back of the lining point in the direction of rotation of the brake disc when the vehicle is moving forward.

Install the outer brake shoe lining into the brake caliper.

Install the brake caliper onto the brake shoe guide with the shoes.

Note: Make sure the brake hose is not kinked.

Attach the brake caliper to the brake shoe guide and tighten to 28 N·m.

Install the dust caps.

Install the retaining spring to the caliper.

Attach the brake shoe lining wear sensor to the inner brake shoe lining, if equipped.

Install the front wheels and tighten to 110 Nm.

Press the brake pedal several times.

Add brake fluid to the "MAX" mark.