Brake system of the car Opel Kadett D

Brake system — general information
The hydraulic brake system consists of a master brake cylinder, front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. The brake system is divided into two circuits that act...

Checking the condition of the friction linings
To accurately control the thickness of the friction linings, they must be removed. Remove the brake pads. With the thickness of the overlay (including metal...

Removal and installation brake pads
Removal Loosen the wheel fastenings and raise the front of the vehicle. Mark the wheels and hubs with chalk so that you can later install the wheels in their...

Piston installation template
Make a template from tin or cardboard based on the drawing. 1. The surface adjacent to the piston. 2. Surface adjacent to the support.

Removal and installation the brake disc
Removal Loosen the front wheels and raise the front of the vehicle. Mark the installation position of the wheels with chalk; to do this, make a mark on the...

Rear brakes — design description
1 - brake shield; 2 - rubber cap; 3 - bleed valve; 4 - wheel brake cylinder; 5 - spring; 6 - cap; 7 - piston; 8 return spring; 9 - flat lock washer; 10 -...

Checking the thickness of friction linings
The rear brake pads should be checked every 15,000 km and replaced if necessary. Raise the rear of the vehicle. Remove the plug (arrow) from the inspection...

Rear brake adjustment
Every 15,000 km or if the free travel of the brake pedal exceeds 3 cm, the rear brakes must be adjusted. Note: Since August 1983, vehicles have been equipped...

Removal and installation the brake drum
Removal Loosen the wheel mounting bolts and lift the car. Unscrew the rear wheel. Remove the brake drum lock screw. If necessary, set the brake pads to a...

Removal and installation rear brake pads (before 8.1983)
Removal Brakes with manual adjustment (up to 8/83) In principle, all the pads of one suspension need to be changed, even if only one pad is worn out or...

Removal and installation rear brake pads (since 8.1983)
Removal Automatic rear wheel brake adjustment (from 8.83) Remove the brake drum. Disconnect the brake shoe return spring from the spring holder using special...

Replacing friction linings
Removal Remove the brake pads. Drill out the friction linings with a suitable drill. Remove drilled rivets from the pads using a suitable punch. Installation...

Removal and installation the wheel brake cylinder
If you do not need to change the wheel brake cylinder, you can remove it assembled. In any case, you must first remove the brake pads. Wheel brake cylinders...

Repair of the brake wheel cylinder
If the cylinder does not need to be replaced, it can be removed assembled. In any case, the brake pads must be removed. Attention: Install the complete repair...

Checking and adjusting the brake system regulator
The inspection instructions only apply to the KADETT Caravan (Estate) without ride height adjustment. The load-dependent brake force regulator is attached to...

Brake fluid expansion tank
The reservoir is located in the engine compartment. It has two chambers, one for each brake circuit. The screw cap has a hole that must always be open. The...

Bleeding the brake system
After each brake repair, during which the brake system is opened, air gets into it. It should be removed from the system. Air also gets in through leaks in the...

Removal and installation the handbrake cable
Removal Mark the rear wheels and hubs with chalk so that you can later install the wheels in their original position. Loosen the wheel fastenings. Place the...

Adjusting the handbrake
Note: Models from August 1983 are equipped with an automatic rear brake shoe adjuster. Handbrake adjustment is only necessary if the handbrake lever or cable...

Checking the brake booster
The brake booster should be checked if you have to press the pedal very hard to achieve sufficient braking. Press the brake pedal hard with the engine off at...

Brake system malfunctions
Brake system malfunctions

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