This video is showing how to replace front brake pads and discs in Opel\ Vauxhall Astra J and Zafira C, Insignia 2.0 CDTI Engine. (COMPLETE GUIDE) !!

With this step by step video you can do it at home using all common tools. And you’re going to save a ton of money and fell proud that you’re fix your own car.


Special tools:
Toque wrench
Brake piston compressor tool


Tightening torques:

Brake carrier to hub – 150 Nm (if you are going to use new bolts 150 Nm + 53 deg) And add medium strength threadlocker
Brake caliper to carrier – 28 Nm (you can add medium strength threadlocker)
Brake disc to hub – 9 Nm
Road wheels nuts – 140 Nm

Greases that I use:

Guide pins grease : Bosch superfit silicone based (safe for rubber elements)
Grease under brake pads metal brackets, on wheel hub as a anti seize grease and under brake pads : K2 cera high temp,
Also brake cleaner

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