How to replace front brake pads and discs - Vauxhall / Opel Astra J Insignia (COMPLETE GUIDE)

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
  • 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
    More "how to" videos related with brakes you can find here:
    • How to replace rear br...
    • How to rebuild rear br...
    Cars guide DIY assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Cars guide DIY recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Cars guide DIY, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Cars guide DIY.

ความคิดเห็น • 100

  • @daniel-swimmin
    @daniel-swimmin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I can not say that you did it like a pro because you did it like a master of the pro, i wish all mechanics would do it as you did it, clean nicely everything

  • @markholland9978
    @markholland9978 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What I like about this video is the attention to detail. You give all of the information and make it look so easy whilst being professional. Cheers pal!

  • @abbas1872
    @abbas1872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Perfect brake job. You cleaned and greased all the right areas with the right greases. If only all mechanics did as thorough job as you, we wouldn't hear so many noisy brakes.

  • @jeffjeffjeff2
    @jeffjeffjeff2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video and channel. You are better than most mechanics who want to do a fast job and cut corners on cleaning the caliper and associated parts. Well done!

  • @calbackk
    @calbackk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video, thank you. I´m just preparing to renovate the brakes on my Astra J. As a newly retired I have all the time I need. Last time I did it was 1989. (Not the same car :))

    • @carsguidediy
      @carsguidediy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck with yours. Regards :)

  • @straightblast569
    @straightblast569 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should see the crappy mechanics we have in Britain they have no pride in there work and just want to make quick money you are a master mechanic man

  • @Pontus.B
    @Pontus.B ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your good instruction. I have just completed my first break change ever 😊

    • @jr5389
      @jr5389 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎

  • @satueskelinen6666
    @satueskelinen6666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Helped a lot! And saved me lots of money, when I could fix myself the brakes! Thanks from Finland / Astra owner

  • @typhoontim125
    @typhoontim125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very thorough! Excellent. I wish you were my mechanic!

  • @Grimzareaper666
    @Grimzareaper666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    think i found a new favourite for tutorials on changing parts out, you made it look easy and did a very thorough job. Thanks for the video :)

  • @bigdosser7777
    @bigdosser7777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Followed this guide today. Took a bit longer than usual but everything looks cleaner

    • @carsguidediy
      @carsguidediy  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to hear it :)
      Regards

  • @keithrobinson1171
    @keithrobinson1171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, very informative for those of us who like to have a go at car repairs on our drives. Keep the videos coming.

  • @denizvuqitrna8271
    @denizvuqitrna8271 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I replaced my discs and pads a month ago on a second hand car i bought. After 2 days of driving the brake caliper decided to sieze up while driving causing smoke!! The car i bought must of been sitting around for such a long time that rust must of built u in the caliper piston and when new pads were installed the rust caused it to seize up! what a head ache! the smell was horrible haha. Good video! Subscribed.

    • @denizvuqitrna8271
      @denizvuqitrna8271 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bc-mr1si hi. Yeah I did. I don't know why it happened so I'm presuming it was just old and siezed.

    • @mbz4652
      @mbz4652 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bc-mr1si If you open the bleed nipple, air will come in right? If I only open the reservoir cap is it ok?

  • @Osborn85
    @Osborn85 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video for non mechanic people. ❤🎉

  • @gunstig-no
    @gunstig-no 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good video, Great with the Torque numbers on the bolts. Thanks a lot! :D

  • @andywhyte8170
    @andywhyte8170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video I reckon I would attempt doing this myself now , saving some money which is always good thanks buddy

    • @ausualsuspect9639
      @ausualsuspect9639 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have a go mate just make sure you use a bit of wd and half decent tools if they ain’t been touched for a while, you don’t wanna be rounding any bolts like I did my first time 😬

  • @marcelwildeboer
    @marcelwildeboer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for charging, its helping so much big like from me and follow from now on.

  • @tomo21120323
    @tomo21120323 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this, I've just removed my discs and pads and I am just waiting on the replacements being delivered. If only commercial garages were as professional as you! Cheers!

  • @montyncfc-om1cv
    @montyncfc-om1cv 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video well explained. the correct methods and grease 👍👍

  • @Ghost011
    @Ghost011 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honestly, thank you so much for this informative and straight forward How To :')

  • @marekgregory4512
    @marekgregory4512 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers….. just done both sides……very helpful 👍

  • @andraskeresztesi9732
    @andraskeresztesi9732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "If fitting new pads, before refitting
    the caliper, push back the caliper piston whilst opening the bleed screw. This is to
    prevent any dirt/debris being forced
    back up the hydraulic circuit in the ABS modulator" !!!!!
    From Haynes service instruction.....

    • @flaviodeslandes
      @flaviodeslandes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      or, remove brake fluid reservoir cap..(?)

  • @TheGazza636
    @TheGazza636 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    really clear instructions best one on the utube thanks man

  • @Mokry_Pierd
    @Mokry_Pierd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video,nothing else to say.

  • @andrewshennan2774
    @andrewshennan2774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guide was brilliant. My only query is that after following this guide I seem to have air on the brake pedal. Could it be that not opening the bleed nipple has pushed air into the system and damaged the brakes somehow?

    • @mbz4652
      @mbz4652 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you find an answer to your question?

    • @raducumucu1
      @raducumucu1 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also got spongy pedal after changing front rotors and pads + rear pads, feels like air in the system

  • @paulrobinson4960
    @paulrobinson4960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video! Very Useful thanks 👍

  • @freddykrueger3589
    @freddykrueger3589 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Explained. Well done....

  • @serviceteam8408
    @serviceteam8408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Profi.. and TOP..!! Danke

  • @craiglangley9224
    @craiglangley9224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job

  • @ilsozanatta7545
    @ilsozanatta7545 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good video lol. Thanks 😊

  • @pedrovision6987
    @pedrovision6987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow...great video...thank you!! Subbed!!

  • @bigroo
    @bigroo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an excellent video, exactly what I need right now. I assume it is the same principal for the rear wheels on the Astra J? Also could you please list the greases / sprays etc. that you used in the video?

  • @CroIntr00X
    @CroIntr00X 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    excelent, but one thing in mind, when using ATE coated brake discs you don't need to degrease them (its says in manual) because paint prevents rust its not bare surface so it doesn't have any grease on, brake pads will clean disc surface after few miles

  • @litzvideogames2798
    @litzvideogames2798 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi ur videos is amazing maybe u can make also a video of changing of broken lug wheel for opel astra j thank you

  • @WebReports
    @WebReports 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video!! It helps me a lot to change my discs and pads next weekend.
    What are you using in that spray bottle to clean?

    • @carsguidediy
      @carsguidediy  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks ;) It's a regular brake cleaner, you can buy single can. Regards

  • @Rab_-cg9hd
    @Rab_-cg9hd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just a heads up to anyone trying this. The wee screw that holds the disc on is made of chewing gum, not metal it seems. I’m now stuck trying to figure this headache out 😂

  • @bertbox69
    @bertbox69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the Vauxhall workshop manual and just in case the caliper mounting bracket should be just 40nm torque,it's the wheels are 150nm

  • @jr5389
    @jr5389 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎

  • @rapman724
    @rapman724 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whats diameter of for wheel 2009 insignia 29,4 or 29.6 or 30.2 ???

  • @dukedepommefrites8779
    @dukedepommefrites8779 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video.

  • @mirfan83
    @mirfan83 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great instructional video indeed. Would you mind us telling about the brand of brack pads you recommend? Thanks.

    • @mbz4652
      @mbz4652 ปีที่แล้ว

      ATE, Brembo, TRW, Bosch, ferodo, Zimmermann

  • @raymondheaney7132
    @raymondheaney7132 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video. just like to ask one thing, can i use red grease to lubricate slide pins. Many thanks

  • @preemptivestrike6465
    @preemptivestrike6465 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can you identify which brake pad goes on the outside and which one goes on the inside (the piston side)?

  • @anthonyburgess4408
    @anthonyburgess4408 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi great video would this be same method on a MK1 Zafier and is everything you used in the video needed like the greases and pastes

  • @TheMirsad91
    @TheMirsad91 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello, i want to ask if it is same procedure for the rear disc?
    P.S. I have regular handbrake.

    • @carsguidediy
      @carsguidediy  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi there, It's similar, but you have to retract caliper piston with retracting tool. You can check it how to do it in our video here: th-cam.com/video/8C_6vK7phmw/w-d-xo.html
      Regards

    • @TheMirsad91
      @TheMirsad91 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carsguidediy Thank you 😉

  • @calbackk
    @calbackk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to buy a tool for unwinding the the brake caliper. What would you say are the requiremements/specification? I have seen there are different models and differenst sizes of the actual circular pad that do the pressing. I suppose it must not be too big. What is the right size?

  • @littlereptilian7580
    @littlereptilian7580 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Opel Grandland x 1.2 2018 . Does anyone know the tightening torques for the brake caliper and pins ??
    Thanks

  • @Robbie_B
    @Robbie_B 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi mate. I just snapped a guide sleeve bolt that need to be 28nm... what is the size and pitch of this bolt please mate??

  • @haroldgregory4807
    @haroldgregory4807 ปีที่แล้ว

    U made it look easy well done I shall do them my myself thank u .

  • @BS-fz8td
    @BS-fz8td 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How fix the front plastic ? Like in video preview blue car

  • @ugunskrusts7761
    @ugunskrusts7761 ปีที่แล้ว

    ...Shouldn't you have unscrewed the cap of the brake oil reservoir before work?...

  • @ryanrepairs6944
    @ryanrepairs6944 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video thanks

  • @shifty2755
    @shifty2755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I'm about to do some on a 2013 1.6 astra. Question for you:
    Do you have to tell the ABS module that you have changed the brake pads?

    • @carsguidediy
      @carsguidediy  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there. No you don't have to tell ABS module anything, 100% mechanical job.
      Regards

    • @shifty2755
      @shifty2755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@carsguidediy
      Thanks for the reply! ✊

  • @gregor_bs335
    @gregor_bs335 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you sure that the slider pin with rubber is on the top ?

  • @Ravsawicki1
    @Ravsawicki1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you sure element with rubber shuould be on top?

  • @bigdosser7777
    @bigdosser7777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for that, I would never have bothered to clean everything and I'm pretty sure the mechanics I have used didn't either as they done it far too quickly. I'm gonna follow this guide during the weekend. Looks a thorough job.
    I have the copper grease already but what grease did you use for those carrier bolts?

    • @carsguidediy
      @carsguidediy  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi there. Sorry for so late answer. If you are asking for guide pins, I'm using brake silicone grease ;)

    • @shifty2755
      @shifty2755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Basically, any high temperature grease will do.

  • @sallylane728
    @sallylane728 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, great video. Is it necessary to bleed the system after replacing these parts? Thank you.

    • @sallylane728
      @sallylane728 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bc-mr1si Thank you.

  • @lukakrulc1092
    @lukakrulc1092 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exelent!

  • @stephenquinn4826
    @stephenquinn4826 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you not need to open the cap on break fluid reservoir when winding back the piston ?

    • @ellemarta
      @ellemarta ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes you need to open the cap of break fluid

  • @Solymr21
    @Solymr21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi, great video! would this work on the newer Vauxhall Insignia (2017-2020) ? Thanks

    • @carsguidediy
      @carsguidediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi there, it might be some slight differences but the whole process is very similar.
      Regards :)

    • @Solymr21
      @Solymr21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carsguidediy thanks :)

  • @sheennshine7
    @sheennshine7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could the copper grease be used for the guide pins if I didn't have any normal grease ?

    • @carsguidediy
      @carsguidediy  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there, copper grease is bad to use with rubber elements, It's better to leave old grease than use copper one. Try to buy silicone grease. Available in any parts stores.
      Regards :)

  • @Spinrekisme
    @Spinrekisme 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the electronic hand break is this just the same procedure?

    • @carsguidediy
      @carsguidediy  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there, If you are replacing front brake pads and discs it doesn't matter.
      Regards ;)

    • @Spinrekisme
      @Spinrekisme 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carsguidediy unfortunately it's the back☹️

  • @evieemaya88
    @evieemaya88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is the car at the start an Astra J or the insignia? Great video keep it up

    • @carsguidediy
      @carsguidediy  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there ! It was Astra J 2.0 cdti 2013

  • @peeterjullinen6236
    @peeterjullinen6236 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Isnt the wheelnuts 150nm?

  • @pitapita70
    @pitapita70 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about 2012 1.7cdti 123bhp?

    • @carsguidediy
      @carsguidediy  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there.
      It's the same, you might have smaller brake discs but procedure is the same.
      Regards

  • @aggeloskirannos4218
    @aggeloskirannos4218 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why I must to change the clips?

    • @daniel-swimmin
      @daniel-swimmin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      because they come included with the brake pads so why wouldn't you

  • @AhmetCan-fi3rx
    @AhmetCan-fi3rx 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🎯♥♥♥

  • @raducumucu1
    @raducumucu1 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video is a bit fake. The Screw that holds the disc never ever unscrews - it is stuck and it will break and will need 1 hour to get out. Also all screws and guida slides work very very hard to remove. In your video everything is so easy

  • @Lawrence-Joseph-Norse
    @Lawrence-Joseph-Norse ปีที่แล้ว

    Repent to Jesus Christ!
    Are you a sinner?
    Luke 5:32
    King James Version
    32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
    Luke 13:3
    King James Version
    3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

  • @destiladosdealambiquelyvidigal
    @destiladosdealambiquelyvidigal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm sorry, this obsession.
    you made a mistake in returning the embulo; Before returning the embolus, it is mandatory to open the bleed.
    For the old fluid, dirty. Do not return to the system by damaging the ABS.

  • @3103dario
    @3103dario 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pokazane jak nie wymieniac tarcz.
    Piasty sie nie smaruje smarem!
    Gdzie pomiar bicia tarczy?
    Po co klej na gwinty na srubach?
    Dramat