Removal and installation the guide pads of the front brake mechanisms (Opel Vivaro A)

Removal

1. Remove the front wheel.

2. Unscrew the bolts securing the brake caliper guide pins.

3. Remove the caliper and brake pads.

4. Unscrew the bolts securing the brake shoe guide and remove it.

5. Check the condition of the hose and replace it if necessary, the condition of the brake pads (if you replace the brake pads, you must also replace the pads on the opposite side), condition and fastening of the piston dust boots of the wheel cylinders, condition of the dust boots of the guide pins, condition of the brake discs.

6. Clean the brake pad guide and caliper.

Installation

7. Move the piston inside the cylinder using the Fre. 823 device.

8. Install the shoe guide (tightening torque - 105 Nm), brake pads, caliper and tighten the brake caliper guide pin mounting bolts (tightening torque - 35 Nm).

9. Bleed the brake system (according to the relevant methodology).

10. Press the brake pedal several times to set the pistons to the working position. Check the brake fluid level. Install the front wheel.

11. Tighten the brake caliper guide pin mounting bolts (tightening torque - 33 Nm).