Brake system of the car Opel Kadett D

Brake system — general information
The hydraulic brake system consists of a master cylinder, front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. The brake system is divided into two circuits that act...

Checking the condition of the friction linings
To accurately control the thickness of the friction linings, they must be removed. Remove brake pads. With lining thickness (including metal plate) 7 mm. The...

Removal and installation of brake pads
Removing Loosen the wheels, raise the front of the car. Mark the wheels and hubs with chalk so that you can then install the wheels in their original position....

Piston installation template
Make a template according to the drawing from tin or cardboard. 1. Surface adjacent to the piston. 2. The surface adjacent to the caliper.

Removal and installation of a brake disk
Removing Loosen the front wheels, raise the front of the car. Mark with chalk the installation position of the wheels; for this, make a mark on the disk and on...

Rear brakes — design description
1 - brake shield; 2 - rubber cap; 3 - bleed valve; 4 - wheel brake cylinder; 5 - spring; 6 - cap; 7 - piston; 8 return spring; 9 - flat lock washer; 10 -...

Friction lining thickness check
Rear brake pads should be checked every 15,000 km and replaced if necessary. Raise the rear of the car. Remove plug (arrow) from the viewing window on the back...

Rear brake adjustment
Every 15,000 km or if the free play of the brake pedal exceeds 3 cm, the rear brakes must be adjusted. Attention: Since August 1983, vehicles have been...

Removal and installation of a brake drum
Removing Loosen wheel bolts, raise vehicle. Unscrew the rear wheel. Loosen the locking screw of the brake drum. If necessary, set the brake shoes to a...

Removal and installation of rear brake pads (up to 8.1983)
Removing Brakes with manual adjustment (up to 8/83) In principle, you need to change all the pads of one suspension, even if only one pad is worn out or...

Removal and installation of rear brake pads (since 8.1983)
Removing Automatic rear wheel brake adjustment (from 8.83) Remove brake drum. Disconnect the brake shoe return spring from the spring holder using special...

Replacement of friction linings
Removing Remove brake pads. Drill out the friction linings with a suitable drill. Remove the drilled rivets from the blocks with a suitable punch. Installation...

Removal and installation of the wheel brake cylinder
If it is not necessary to change the wheel brake cylinder, it can be removed assembled. In any case, the first step is to remove the brake pads. Wheel brake...

Wheel Brake Cylinder Repair
If the cylinder does not need to be changed, it can be removed assembled. In any case, you need to remove the brake pads. Caution: Install a complete repair...

Checking and adjusting the brake system regulator
Test instructions only valid for KADETT Caravan (station wagon) without ride height adjustment. The load-dependent brake force regulator is attached to the...

Compensation reservoir for brake fluid
The tank is located in the engine compartment. It has two chambers, one for each brake circuit. The screw cap has an opening that must always be open. The...

Bleeding the brake system
After each repair of the brakes, in which the brake system is opened, air enters it. It should be removed from the system. Air also enters through leaks in the...

Removal and installation of a cable of a manual brake
Removing Mark the rear wheels and hubs with chalk so that you can reinstall the wheels in their original position. Loosen the wheels. Install the handbrake...

Handbrake adjustment
Attention: Models from August 1983 are equipped with an automatic rear brake shoe setting device. Handbrake adjustment is only necessary if the handbrake lever...

Checking the brake booster
The vacuum booster should be checked if it is necessary to press the pedal very hard to achieve sufficient braking. Firmly depress the brake pedal with the...

Brake system malfunctions
Brake system malfunctions