Handbrake brake pads (Opel Omega B)

Anti-noise spring for handbrake shoes (early models)



Handbrake regulator and spring



Handbrake lever



Handbrake lever components



Handbrake lever assembly





Handbrake mechanism assembly

Inspection

1. Remove the rear brake discs.

2. Clean the brake mechanism from dust and measure the thickness of the friction material of the pads. If any of the pads need replacing, replace the brake pads on both wheels. Check the condition of the brake drum.

Removal

1. Disconnect the spring and cable from the handbrake lever.



2. Remove the anti-noise springs and mounting screws. On later models, press down on the spring caps, turn them 90° and remove them together with the springs.



3. Mark the brake shoes and remove them, disconnecting the upper and lower return springs.

Installation

Warning: Lubricate the back surface of the pads with high temperature grease before installation.

1. Install the lever onto the brake shield.

(Information taken from the website: «OPELBOOK»)



2. Install the return spring.



3. Install the front brake shoe.





4. Install the spring and cap.



5. Press down on the cap and twist it.



6. Install the rear brake shoe and lower return spring.



7. Hook the handbrake lever onto the lower edge of the brake shoe.





8. Install the pressure spring and cap.



9. Install the regulator between the pads.



10. Install the upper return spring.



11. Tighten the adjusting nut to adjust the handbrake mechanism.