Brake system of the car Opel Corsa C

Brake Specifications
Common parameters Type of system - Dual hydraulic circuit with diagonal separation, with a vacuum brake booster. The parking brake on the rear wheels is...

General information and precautions
See also Chapter «Controls and methods of operation» Sections 25 and 26 and Chapter 1, Section 14 . The brake system is the most important link in the vehicle...

Electronic Brake Control Systems
General information Attention: Attempts to independently intervene in the functioning of electronic systems, as well as repair them, are guaranteed to lead to...

Bleeding the brake system
Attention: Bleed the brake system while wearing goggles. If brake fluid accidentally gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek...

Checking the condition and replacing brake lines and hoses
1. All elements of the working brake system are interconnected by brake lines. The system operates at a sufficiently high pressure: 2.0-2.5 bar, so metal pipes...

Replacing the pads of the disc brake mechanisms of the front wheels
Attention: It is necessary to replace all the brake pads of one vehicle axle at the same time, even if only one of them has reached the wear limit! Use only...

Replacing the pads of the disc brake mechanisms of the rear wheels
Attention: It is necessary to replace all the brake pads of one vehicle axle at the same time, even if only one of them has reached the wear limit! Use only...

Front brake calipers and guide pads
Note: Calipers are not subject to refurbishment under the conditions of an ordinary workshop - contact the Opel campaign service station or replace them as an...

Rear brake calipers and guide pads
Attention: For the operations of removing/installing the rear brake calipers/guides, all the notes and instructions given in Section 7 . Corsa models from...

Removing, installing and checking the brake disc
1. To ensure the uniformity of braking and the correct functioning of electronic braking control systems ( see section 2 ) All brake discs must have the same...

Brake drum, drum brake shoe replacement
Removing Attention: It is necessary to replace all brake shoes at the same time, even if only one of them has reached the wear limit! Only use shoes approved...

Wheel brake cylinder (drum brakes)
1. Remove the brake shoes ( see Section 10 ). 2. Loosen the union nut of the brake line on the reverse side of the brake shield (see resist. illustration), but...

Removal and installation of the main brake cylinder (GTZ)
Note: A failed GTZ must be replaced. Manufacturers do not recommend attempting to rebuild the brake master cylinder. 1. The master brake cylinder is located in...

Check, removal and installation of assembly of the vacuum amplifier of brakes
1. The body of the vacuum brake booster is mounted on the passenger compartment under the windshield. If you have to apply excessive force to the brake pedal...

Removing and installing the foot brake pedal assembly
1. Remove the clutch pedal ( see chapter 6 ). 2. Turn out a fixing bolt of a support of an arm of a pedal of a brake from a bulkhead (see resist....

Removal and installation of the parking brake lever
1. Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery ( see chapter 5 ). 2. Remove the rear passenger ashtray from the center console (see chapter «...

Removal and installation of sections of a cable of a drive of a parking brake
1. The general scheme for laying the parking brake cable with rear drum-type brakes is shown in Ref. illustrations. 16.1. Laying the parking brake cable on...

Parking brake actuator adjustment
Note: On models with drum brakes, all shoes must be evenly attached to the brake drums. 1. Engage the parking brake lever, separate the lever boot from the...

Removal and installation of the gauge-switch of stoplights
1. The sensor-switch is attached to the bracket of the brake pedal and, when pressed, allows you to activate the brake lights, warning other road users about...