Brake system of the car Opel Kadett E
Design and technical characteristics
The vehicles are equipped with a hydraulic brake drive consisting of two independent circuits divided diagonally. The front brakes are disc brakes, the rear...
The vehicles are equipped with a hydraulic brake drive consisting of two independent circuits divided diagonally. The front brakes are disc brakes, the rear...
Technical characteristics of the front wheel brake mechanisms
Front wheel brakes of the brand "ATE" or "Delco Moraine" with floating caliper, single-piston, with solid or ventilated (on cars with engines "18E", "20NE",...
Front wheel brakes of the brand "ATE" or "Delco Moraine" with floating caliper, single-piston, with solid or ventilated (on cars with engines "18E", "20NE",...
Technical characteristics of rear wheel drum brakes
The rear wheel brakes are drum brakes with automatic adjustment of the gap between the brake shoes and the drum. Radial runout of drum, no more than, mm: 0.1....
The rear wheel brakes are drum brakes with automatic adjustment of the gap between the brake shoes and the drum. Radial runout of drum, no more than, mm: 0.1....
Technical characteristics of wheel cylinders
Inner diameter of cylinder, mm: nominal: cars with engines "20NE", "C20NE", "20SEH" and cars of the "Delvan" and "Combo" models: 19.05: other cars. 17.46...
Inner diameter of cylinder, mm: nominal: cars with engines "20NE", "C20NE", "20SEH" and cars of the "Delvan" and "Combo" models: 19.05: other cars. 17.46...
Technical characteristics of rear wheel disc brakes
The rear brakes are Teves brand, with solid discs, fixed caliper, two-piston, with integrated parking brake shoes. Brake disc characteristics Outer disc...
The rear brakes are Teves brand, with solid discs, fixed caliper, two-piston, with integrated parking brake shoes. Brake disc characteristics Outer disc...
Technical characteristics of the brake drive
Master brake cylinder Master brake cylinder with two coaxial pistons of the ATE or GMF brand. Characteristics of the brake master cylinder *The numerator shows...
Master brake cylinder Master brake cylinder with two coaxial pistons of the ATE or GMF brand. Characteristics of the brake master cylinder *The numerator shows...
Technical characteristics of the parking brake system
Parking brake system with mechanical cable drive to the rear wheel brake mechanisms. Characteristics of parking brake shoes for cars with "20XE" engine Brand:...
Parking brake system with mechanical cable drive to the rear wheel brake mechanisms. Characteristics of parking brake shoes for cars with "20XE" engine Brand:...
Technical characteristics of the anti-lock braking system
Depending on the configuration, vehicles with the 20XE engine are equipped with a Teves anti-lock braking system (ABS) as standard or special equipment. The...
Depending on the configuration, vehicles with the 20XE engine are equipped with a Teves anti-lock braking system (ABS) as standard or special equipment. The...
Tightening torques of main threaded connections, kgf.m
Disc protective cover mounting bolt: 0.4. Bolt for fastening the caliper or guide pads to the steering knuckle: 9.5. Brake disc mounting bolt to hub: 0.4....
Disc protective cover mounting bolt: 0.4. Bolt for fastening the caliper or guide pads to the steering knuckle: 9.5. Brake disc mounting bolt to hub: 0.4....
Replacing brake pads
The replacement of brake pads on both ATE and GMF brand brake mechanisms is performed in the same way. The replacement should be performed simultaneously on...
The replacement of brake pads on both ATE and GMF brand brake mechanisms is performed in the same way. The replacement should be performed simultaneously on...
Removal and installation brake discs
Remove the brake pads as described above. Remove the brake caliper assembly with the brake pads, without disconnecting the brake hose from it and hanging it...
Remove the brake pads as described above. Remove the brake caliper assembly with the brake pads, without disconnecting the brake hose from it and hanging it...
Removal and installation of the ATE brake mechanism
Removal Remove the front wheel. Disconnect the brake hose from the slave cylinder and plug the hose hole to prevent brake fluid leakage. Depending on the...
Removal Remove the front wheel. Disconnect the brake hose from the slave cylinder and plug the hose hole to prevent brake fluid leakage. Depending on the...
Disassembly and assembly of the front wheel brake mechanism of the ATE brand
Disassembly Remove the brake pads. Clamp the caliper assembly in a vice with soft pads. Disconnect the caliper from the brake shoe guide. Clamp the caliper in...
Disassembly Remove the brake pads. Clamp the caliper assembly in a vice with soft pads. Disconnect the caliper from the brake shoe guide. Clamp the caliper in...
The device of the front wheel brake mechanisms
Front wheel brakes: Top: GMF brands; below: ATE brands. 1 - brake shoe pressure springs; 2 - brake pads; 3 - brake shoe guide pins; 4 — support; 5 - Top: Wheel...
Front wheel brakes: Top: GMF brands; below: ATE brands. 1 - brake shoe pressure springs; 2 - brake pads; 3 - brake shoe guide pins; 4 — support; 5 - Top: Wheel...
Removal and installation of the Delco Moraine brake mechanism
Removal Raise the front of the car and place it on stands. Remove the front wheel, having previously marked its position relative to the hub. Depending on the...
Removal Raise the front of the car and place it on stands. Remove the front wheel, having previously marked its position relative to the hub. Depending on the...
Disassembly and assembly of the Delco Moraine brake mechanism
Disassembly Warning: It is not recommended to separate the caliper halves. All operations on replacing parts should be carried out on the assembled caliper....
Disassembly Warning: It is not recommended to separate the caliper halves. All operations on replacing parts should be carried out on the assembled caliper....
Removal and installation brake drums on vehicles up to model year 1984
Removal Raise the rear of the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove the rear wheel, marking its position relative to the hub. Disconnect the parking brake...
Removal Raise the rear of the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove the rear wheel, marking its position relative to the hub. Disconnect the parking brake...
Replacing the brake shoes of the rear wheel drum brakes
Warning: Replace the brake pads simultaneously on both brake mechanisms, i.e. both pairs of pads. Removal Remove the brake drum. Disconnect the upper tension...
Warning: Replace the brake pads simultaneously on both brake mechanisms, i.e. both pairs of pads. Removal Remove the brake drum. Disconnect the upper tension...
Removal and installation of the wheel cylinder of the rear wheel drum brake mechanisms
Remove the brake drum. Disconnect the upper tension spring from the brake shoes. Spread the brake pads slightly. Disconnect the brake hose from the wheel...
Remove the brake drum. Disconnect the upper tension spring from the brake shoes. Spread the brake pads slightly. Disconnect the brake hose from the wheel...
Rear wheel brake mechanism device
Rear wheel brake mechanism: 1 - upper tension spring; 2 - release lever; 3 - lever spring; 4 — upper tension spring tab; 5 - spacer bar; 6 — brake shoe...
Rear wheel brake mechanism: 1 - upper tension spring; 2 - release lever; 3 - lever spring; 4 — upper tension spring tab; 5 - spacer bar; 6 — brake shoe...
Rear wheel drum brake mechanism device
Rear wheel drum brake mechanism parts: 1 — brake mechanism shield; 2 — nipple for bleeding the brake hydraulic drive; 3 - wheel cylinder; 4 - upper tension...
Rear wheel drum brake mechanism parts: 1 — brake mechanism shield; 2 — nipple for bleeding the brake hydraulic drive; 3 - wheel cylinder; 4 - upper tension...
Replacing the brake pads of the rear disc brake mechanisms
Warning: Replace the brake pads simultaneously on both brake mechanisms, i.e. both pairs of pads. Removal Raise the rear of the vehicle, place it on stands and...
Warning: Replace the brake pads simultaneously on both brake mechanisms, i.e. both pairs of pads. Removal Raise the rear of the vehicle, place it on stands and...
Rear wheel disc brake mechanism device
Rear wheel disc brake mechanism: 1 - brake disc; 2 — support; 3 - brake pads; 4 - brake shoe guide pins; 5 - pressure spring; 6 - pressure plates; 7 — piston...
Rear wheel disc brake mechanism: 1 - brake disc; 2 — support; 3 - brake pads; 4 - brake shoe guide pins; 5 - pressure spring; 6 - pressure plates; 7 — piston...
Removal and installation the caliper
Raise the rear of the car, place it on stands and remove the rear wheel. Place a container under the rear brake mechanism to collect the brake fluid,...
Raise the rear of the car, place it on stands and remove the rear wheel. Place a container under the rear brake mechanism to collect the brake fluid,...
Adjusting the parking brake system
Vehicles with drum brakes on the rear wheels Lower the parking brake lever to its lowest position. Raise the car. Check the free movement of the parking brake...
Vehicles with drum brakes on the rear wheels Lower the parking brake lever to its lowest position. Raise the car. Check the free movement of the parking brake...
Parking brake system device
Details of the parking brake system of vehicles with rear wheel drum brakes: 1 — parking brake lever; 2 - traction drives; 3 - toothed sector; 4 - latch; 5 —...
Details of the parking brake system of vehicles with rear wheel drum brakes: 1 — parking brake lever; 2 - traction drives; 3 - toothed sector; 4 - latch; 5 —...
Removal and installation the brake master cylinder
Removal Use a syringe to suck out as much brake fluid as possible from the reservoir. Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder and, on hatchback and...
Removal Use a syringe to suck out as much brake fluid as possible from the reservoir. Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder and, on hatchback and...
The structure of the main brake cylinder and the brake booster
Master brake cylinder and vacuum booster: 1 - master brake cylinder; 2 - vacuum booster; 3 — master brake cylinder reservoir; 4 — pusher fork; 5 — vacuum...
Master brake cylinder and vacuum booster: 1 - master brake cylinder; 2 - vacuum booster; 3 — master brake cylinder reservoir; 4 — pusher fork; 5 — vacuum...
Removal and installation the brake booster
Separate the master brake cylinder from the booster and, without disconnecting the lines from the master cylinder, move it forward. Disconnect the vacuum hose...
Separate the master brake cylinder from the booster and, without disconnecting the lines from the master cylinder, move it forward. Disconnect the vacuum hose...
Rear brake pressure regulator device for van brake drive
Van Rear Brake Pressure Regulator: 1 - pressure regulator; 2 — bracket; 3 - protective cover; 4 - tension spring; 5 - hook; 6 — tension spring bracket; 7 —...
Van Rear Brake Pressure Regulator: 1 - pressure regulator; 2 — bracket; 3 - protective cover; 4 - tension spring; 5 - hook; 6 — tension spring bracket; 7 —...
Removal and installation brake pressure regulators on hatchback and sedan vehicles
Removal Crush the cap off the brake master cylinder reservoir and screw on a sealed plug in its place. Disconnect the pipes from both pressure regulators....
Removal Crush the cap off the brake master cylinder reservoir and screw on a sealed plug in its place. Disconnect the pipes from both pressure regulators....
Replacing the brake pressure regulator on station wagons
Removal Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and replace it with a sealed cap. Loosen the bolts securing the return spring bracket and move the bracket toward...
Removal Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and replace it with a sealed cap. Loosen the bolts securing the return spring bracket and move the bracket toward...
Replacing the brake pressure regulator on Delvan and Combo vans
Removal Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap and screw in a sealed cap instead. Loosen the tension spring bracket mounting bolts and disconnect the tension...
Removal Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap and screw in a sealed cap instead. Loosen the tension spring bracket mounting bolts and disconnect the tension...
Checking the operation of the brake drive pressure regulator
Connect two pressure gauges in such a way that they can be used to read the pressure in the brake mechanisms of the front and rear wheels with a diagonal...
Connect two pressure gauges in such a way that they can be used to read the pressure in the brake mechanisms of the front and rear wheels with a diagonal...
Removal air from the brake hydraulic drive using a special installation
It is recommended to use a special installation for bleeding the hydraulic drive under pressure in accordance with the operating instructions. Unscrew the cap...
It is recommended to use a special installation for bleeding the hydraulic drive under pressure in accordance with the operating instructions. Unscrew the cap...
Bleeding the brake hydraulic system without special installation
When bleeding the brake system, make sure there is fluid in the reservoir, and do not allow its bottom to become exposed. On vehicles with a vacuum booster in...
When bleeding the brake system, make sure there is fluid in the reservoir, and do not allow its bottom to become exposed. On vehicles with a vacuum booster in...
The principle of operation of the anti-lock braking system
If, when braking the vehicle, there is a sharp decrease in the rotation speed of one of the wheels, which indicates the beginning of its locking, the sensor...
If, when braking the vehicle, there is a sharp decrease in the rotation speed of one of the wheels, which indicates the beginning of its locking, the sensor...
ABS device
ABS details: 1 - Front wheel speed sensor; 2 - rear wheel speed sensor; 3, 4 - gear wheels; 5 — hydraulic unit; 6 — relay for switching on the electromagnetic...
ABS details: 1 - Front wheel speed sensor; 2 - rear wheel speed sensor; 3, 4 - gear wheels; 5 — hydraulic unit; 6 — relay for switching on the electromagnetic...
Monitoring the operation of the ABS system
When the ignition is turned on, the ABS malfunction indicator lamp lights up on the instrument panel and goes out after 4 seconds. Continuous lighting of the...
When the ignition is turned on, the ABS malfunction indicator lamp lights up on the instrument panel and goes out after 4 seconds. Continuous lighting of the...
Removal and installation of the ABS hydraulic unit
Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid and close it with a sealed cap. Remove the hydraulic unit...
Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid and close it with a sealed cap. Remove the hydraulic unit...
Removal and installation ABS wheel speed sensors
Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery. Raise the car and crush the wheel. Disconnect the sensor connector and release the wire from the...
Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery. Raise the car and crush the wheel. Disconnect the sensor connector and release the wire from the...
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