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Just thought I'd put this up as we don't have one yet.
Jack up and remove wheel from the car to gain access to brake.
Next take out the guide bolt from the bottom 10mm
you may need to slacken the top guide bolt no need to fully remove it
then pull the housing out and up
Tie the housing to something (although I didn't)
To remove the brake pad just pull it out towards you the back one pulls out away from you
remove the brake pad retaining springs they just pull down or up (give them a clean).
Refitting is the reversal of removal the guide bolts need to be torqued up to 28 N.M (21 lb ft).
If you need to push the piston back in Vauxhall use tool CH-6007-B but I find a couple of bits of wood and a G clamp is just as good.
Now for the rear
again jack up and remove wheel
fully remove the calliper vibration dampener 13mm spanner
again pull the housing out and up
there is not a lot of room here hence no pics but the pads pull out the same as the front as do the retaining springs.
Again clean the retaining springs
refitting is the reversal of removal the guide bolt and calliper vibration dampener need to be torqued up to 28 N.M (21 lb ft). Not having a torque spanner I just did the calliper vibration dampener up nice and tight.
If you need to push the piston back in Vauxhall use tool CH-6007-B with CH-6007-50 adapter these are wind back at the rear so you will need to wind them.
Thanks to JohnL for supplying the following pics on rewinding the pistons on the rear.
Not sure if you can see from the picture but I bolted the top of the calliper back up which held everything in place and allowed me to concentrate on turning the rewind tool. and not worry out holding the calliper and looking out for the brake pipe.
Total job took no more than 30 minutes complete.
Number 7 was used on the rewind tool.
Here is list for Pads and Discs and GM Part numbers and Disc and PCD sizes.
Astra J GTC, DISCS AND PADS, PCD 5x115 ALL ENGINE SIZES
FRONT DISC, 276MM 13502044
FRONT PADS, 13301207
REAR DISC, 268MM 13502134
PADS SET, REAR 13300867
ASTRA J 5 DOOR DISCS AND PADS 5x115 1.6 TURBO 1.7 CDTI 2.0 CDTI
FRONT DISCS, 300mm 13502051
FRONT PADS, 13301234
REAR DISCS, 292mm 13502137
REAR PADS, 13319294
Astra J VXR, DISCS AND PADS, PCD 5+115
FRONT DISCS 355mm 13370436
FRONT PADS 13411116
REAR DISCS 314mm 13371163 or 13429575
REAR PADS 13417473
Electronic Parking Brake Control Module
Note: Verify the rear brakes are clear of any obstacles before starting the calibration procedure. During the procedure the rear brakes will cycle several times, stay clear of all moving parts until the process is complete.
Perform the Parking Brake Calibration procedure in Module Setup.
Calibration without Scan Tool
1.Ignition ON, apply and hold the brake pedal.
2.Push and hold the electric parking brake switch down for 5-6 seconds.
3.Release the electric parking brake switch.
4.Momentarily push the electric parking brake switch down.
5.Remove the EPB MODULE fuse and reinstall. (Engine fuse-board fuse 29 30A K83 Parking Brake Control Module (J71))
6.Apply the electric parking brake.
7.Release the electric parking brake
Here is a Thread on How to Grease the Slider Pins and Shims and Pads to stop Brake Squeal
Astra J =Dipped Beam Headlight bulb:=(55W H7) (477). (This is on canbus).
There are so many to choose from and people have there own opinion over which is better so it's down to your self to find ones that you are happy with.
Astra J=Main Beam Headlight Bulb:=(55W H7) (477). (This is not on the canbus).
There are so many to choose from and people have there own opinion over which is better so it's down to your self to find ones that you are happy with.
As the H7 Main Beam is not on the canbus you can install any H7 LED bulb in here with no load resistors being needed.
Astra J=Sidelight and DRL Bulb combined: =(W21/5W) (580) (This is on canbus)
There are a few options here, PIAA or you can upgrade to LED's with Load resistors Please see how-to
Astra J=AFL cornering bulb:=(H11 55W) (Not on the canbus BUT STILL MONITORED VIA THE AFL SYSTEM)
There are so many to choose from and people have there own opinion over which is better so it's down to your self to find ones that you are happy with.
As the (H11) Corner Light is monitored via the AFL system you can't install any (H11 LED) bulb.
Astra J=(MY10-MY12)=Front Fog Light Bulb:=(H10-45W). (This is not on the canbus).
These are not on the Canbus so any will do as long as your happy.
As the (H10) Fog Light is not on the canbus you can install any (H10 LED) bulb in here with no load resistors being needed.
Astra J=(facelift MY13-)=front fog light bulb:=(H11 55W). (This is not on the canbus).
These are not on the Canbus so any will do as long as your happy.
As the (H11) Fog Light is not on the canbus you can install any (H11) LED bulb in here with no load resistors being needed.
Astra J=front indicator bulb:=(PSY24W) (amber) (this is on canbus)
• C = Front airbags
• D = Seatbelts with pretensioners, front and side airbags (front)
• E = Seatbelts with pretensioners, airbags front, side (front) and roof
8th Engine (not all variants are available)
• A = A13DTE (LSF)
• B = A14XEL (LDD)
• C = A14NEL (LUJ)
• D = A16XER (LDE)
• E = Z16XNT (LGE)
• F = A17DTR (LPL)
• G = A17DTJ (LPV)
• H = A17DTS (LUD)
• J = A16LET (LLU)
• K = A17DTC (LUE)
• L = A20DTL (LBQ)
• M = A20DT (LBR)
• N = A20DTH (LBS)
• P = Y/Z20DTJ (LBX)
• R = A20DTR (LBY)
• S = A20NFT (LHU)
• T = A14XEL (LDD)
• U = A14NEL (LUJ)
• V = A17DTL (LPV)
• W = A17DTE (LKR)
• X = A17DTE (LKR)
• Y = A17DTN (LUE)
• Z = A16XHT (LVP)
• 1 = A18XER (2H0)
• 2 = A18XEL (2H0)
• 3 = B16DTH (LVL)
• 4 = 2.0 petrol (LHU)
• 5 = A16SHT (LWC)
• 6 = B16DTL (LVM)
9th Check digit (after calculation scheme)
10th Model Year (MY)
• A = 2010
• B = 2011
• C = 2012
• D = 2013
• E = 2014
• F = 2015
• G = 2016
• H = 2017
11th Factory, place of build
• 1 = Rüsselsheim, Germany
• 2 = Bochum, Germany
• 3 = St. Petersburg, Russia
• 8 = Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom
• G = Gliwice, Poland
12th – 17th Ongoing vehicle number (any model year, beginning 000001)
PLEASE NOTE THAT FUSE RATINGS VARIES ACROSS THE RANGE IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THE RATING AND REPLACE LIKE FOR LIKE VXOC WILL NOT BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO YOUR VEHICLE.
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse box:
1 Engine control module = 20 A
2 Lambda probe = 10 A
3 Fuel injection, ignition system = 15 A
4 Fuel injection, ignition system = 15 A
5 –
6 Mirror heating = 7.5 A
7 Fan control = 7 A
8 Lambda probe, engine = 7.5 A
9 Rear window sensor = 7.5 A
10 Battery sensor = 5 A
11 Trunk release = 7.5 A
12 Adaptive forward lighting module = 5 A
13 – = 25 A
14 Rear window wiper = 20 A
15 Engine control module = 10 A
16 Starter = 30 A
17 Transmission control module = 10 A
18 Heated rear window = 30 A
19 Front power windows = 30 A
20 Rear power windows =30 A
21 ABS = 40 A
22 Left high beam (Halogen) = 10 A
23 Headlamp washer system = 25 A
24 Right low beam (Xenon) = 15 A
25 Left low beam (Xenon) = 15 A
26 Fog lights = 15 A
27 Diesel fuel heating = 30 A
28 – = 30 A
29 Electrical parking brake = 30 A
30 ABS = 60 A
31 – = 5 A
32 Airbag = 5 A
33 Adaptive forward lighting = 15 A
34 – = 7.5 A
35 Power windows = 7.5 A
36 – = 10 A
37 Canister vent solenoid
38 Vacuum pump
39 Fuel system control module
40 Windscreen washer, Rear window washer system = 10 A
41 Right high beam (Halogen) = 10 A
42 Radiator fan = 40 A
43 Windscreen wiper = 30 A
44 – = 30 A
45 Radiator fan =
46 –
47 Horn = 15 A
48 Radiator fan = 60 A
49 Fuel pump = 20 A
50 Headlamp levelling = 10 A
51 Air shutter = 5 A
52 Auxiliary heater, diesel engine = 7.5 A OR 10 A
53 Transmission control module, Engine control module = 7.5 A OR 10 A
54 Wiring monitoring = 7.5 A
Glovebox fuse panel:
1 Displays
2 Exterior lights
3 Exterior lights
4 Radio
5 Infotainment system, instrument
6 Power outlet front = 20 A
7 Power outlet rear seat = 20 A
8 Left low beam = 30 A
9 Right low beam = 30 A
10 Door locks
11 Interior fan
12 –
13 –
14 Diagnostic connector
15 Airbag
16 –
17 Air conditioning system / heater control panel 10 A
18 Prefuse: radio, Infotainment, displays
19 Brake lights, tail lights, interior lights
20 –
21 –
22 Ignition switch
23 Body control unit
24 Body control unit
25 –
26 Power outlet load compartment
PLEASE NOTE THAT FUSE RATINGS VARIES ACROSS THE RANGE IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THE RATING AND REPLACE LIKE FOR LIKE VXOC WILL NOT BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO YOUR VEHICLE.
For Astra J 5-door hatchback and Sports Tourer with 1.4, 1.6, 1.4T and 1.3CDTi engines:
PCD 5x105, centre bore 56.6mm
16" wheels: 6½J x 16 offset 39, tyre 205/60R16
17" wheels: 7J x 17 offset 42, tyre 215/50R17
18" wheels: 7½J x 18 offset 42, tyre 225/45R18
19" wheels: 8J x 19 offset 46, tyre 235/40R19
Space-saver spare: 4J x 16 offset ?? (BNX), tyre 115/70R16
Standard winter wheels are 6½Jx16 offset 39, tyre 205/60R16, other options possible
Braking system J67.
For Astra J 5-door hatchback and Sports Tourer with 1.6T, 1.7CDTi and 2.0CDTi engines:
PCD 5x115, centre bore 70.1mm
16" wheels: 6½J x 16 offset 41, tyre 215/60R16
17" wheels: 7J x 17 offset 44, tyre 225/50R17 94V
18" wheels: 8J x 18 offset 46, tyre 235/45R18
19" wheels: 8J x 19 offset 46, tyre 235/40R19
Space-saver spare: 4J x 16 offset ?? (FTW), tyre 115/70R16
Standard winter wheels are 6½Jx16 offset 41, tyre 205/60R16, other options possible
Braking system J60
For Astra J GTC all engines:
PCD 5x115, centre bore 70.1mm
18" wheels: 7½J x 18 offset 41, tyre 235/50R18
19" wheels: 8J x 19 offset 36, tyre 235/45R19
20" wheels: 8½J x 20 offset 41, tyre 245/40R20
Space-saver spare: 4J x 17 offset ?? (MAP), tyre 125/70R17
Standard winter wheels are 7Jx17 offset 41, tyre 225/55R17, other options possible.
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