Opel and Vauxhall Vectra "C" (2002-2008) Rear Brake Pads Replacement.

Replacing rear brake pads on Opel and vauxhall Vectra ("C" 2002-2008 models). The Vectra in this video is a 2008 model. Subscribe for news of more videos, or join us at www.diycarguide.com to ask questions about car maintenance and repair.

[@badeyeuk]

Im just about to do the rear pads on my 07 Vectra and this video will help a lot, I didn't know about the rewinding tool so I've just ordered one, always good to have it in your toolbox :) thanks

[@styleyK]

This video is just what I needed. I have to free a jammed rear caliper on my vauxhall signam, and I have never attempted to touch anything to do with the brakes before. I took a look the other day and accidentally undid the nut for the brake fluid (so I am worried that I may have got air in the brake line). But I will try his tomorrow after work, give it a clean out and change the disks.

[@CycloneCyd]

There's so much wrong in this video. Have a look at mine instead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2PFm6Wll9dkipY

[@tonyoconnor6784]

Some great movies, thank you kindly.

[@Never2old.]

Thank you saved me hours of arsing around!

[@wilwordsworth]

Excellent, thank you. I think you should use red rubber grease on the 7mm pins as they are rubber mounted. Incidentally I did not have a 7mm allen so used a torx T45 instead. It worked fine. My 10 year old Vectra pistons would not budge. I found half a teaspoonful of aluminium rust under the dust covers. Had to clean it out. I used silicone spray on the siezed piston and it worked. Yippee! Now the rubber seals are so rusted inside they will not go back on. Oh and the spring seized and broke too had to drill a new hole. Bloody rust; how I miss Australia.

[@ndiggadee2663]

thank you, doing it to my vectra this weekend

[@Pentti_Hilkuri]

Before pushing the piston in, put some CRC or WD40 under the rubber boot, makes it a lot easier and the brakes work better.

[@FatherJack-73]

“Almost out of copper grease” yeah cos you’ve the full tin on the backs of those pads! 😂

[@aaronditchfield781]

Silicone grease is better for caliper pins and boots. Great video none the less atleast i know why im getting a rattle on the pads also

[@andytaylor9032]

Bad practice using copper grease on the pins as it contains metal particles

[@ApplyTheBreakz]

Very helpful cheers

[@modrzey_]

thx. i have change pads after see this video

[@jeffjeffjeff2]

Hi, great video. What size are the bolts that hold the caliper carriers on? E20?

[@andyridley2236]

Copper grease is the wrong type of grease for sliding pins your pins will dry up very quickly with the heat use silicon clear grease or red rubber grease.

[@chrisgreen8289]

thanks for the extra info i.e what size allen key (only one i haven't got lol) and that its a right hand turner on piston

[@youngrichy7828]

Is it the same for a 2009 vectra, I don't have a wind back tool to push piston back in

[@pnsgroup1255]

Ive got a 2000 year vectra will the procedure be the same?

[@jon...6825]

I've an Opel Vectra C 1.6 petrol 08D. It's burning oil and think it could be the COB Valve. Have you any tips or videos on how to do it. Thanks a million. Jon from Ireland Dublin....

[@philipbean4474]

Great video thanks

[@spoonhanz]

What size Allen key is needed to remove the calliper ? Didn't quite catch it.

[@iceskater642]

Nice one mate thanks

[@TheSarahnella]

I've recently had my rear pads and disc changed and I have a load of rattling whilst driving even on the slightest of uneven road but as soon as I press the brake it stops I've had the pads out myself and noticed the spring on the pads is on the outside of the wheel could this be the problem I have a vectra c 2007 1.8 petrol . The reason for the question is on this video the pad with the spring is in the inside thanks.

[@CycloneCyd]

Yes spring should be on inside pad: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2PFm6Wll9dkipY

[@geofus]

That's a awful lot of copper grease you have used, no wonder you have nearly ran out!!

[@davezetec]

I was thinking he should try his hand at cake decorating looking at that

[@kehali]

Thanks and if not have the tool to unlose the pist can chose carpenter clamp, close it hard and hit it with hammer then it will lose.

[@CycloneCyd]

Way to go to break it!!

[@stuarteales37]

Hi how do you pump the brakes back out thanks .

[@djmoley]

You don't need a wind back tool just use a big pair of grips. But remove cap from brake fluid res. After fitting new pads just put cap back on the res and start car and pump the brake pedal. Keep checking brake fluid as if it gets to low you will have to blead the system. Should take 20-30 mins per side is a easy job m8.

[@djmoley]

If you get stuck shout stu and I can talk you trough it m8

[@djmoley]

Add me on hangouts

[@diycarmaintenanceandrepair3764]

stuart eales Just pump the brake pedal.

[@paullewis9860]

Done all this now the handbrake has to come up 6 clicks before stopping the car rolling any help please.

[@chrismoss9983]

Did you fix this problem. Normally it self adjusts

[@MaxHeadRush]

Which rewind tool do you use and where can I buy? cheers r.s.v.p.

[@thisiafalsename8906]

Timothy Corcoran im turning the piston using the pliers but it doesnt seem to be retracting back in - I guess you need to put pressure on the piston as youre turning it???? phil.

[@diycarmaintenanceandrepair3764]

Mr A That one is a Draper. Many others available, such as Sealey and others.

[@accutter]

Just had to do my rear brakes yesterday and this pops up on my youtube feed now. lol :) didn't know at first that I needed to screw the piston in (previous cars had rear drums) then i found out that it would cost approx £30 for the piston tool. local car parts dealer had the lazer brake piston cube (cube socket) for £6, saves you some money. The one main problem with it is, it's a tad fidgety as you need to brace the callier against something like the spring to stop it from moving as you ratchet/screw the piston in. works a charm. amazon have them. Another tool to add to the box I suppose. www.amazon.co.uk/Laser-5541-Brake-Piston-8-inch/dp/B00ARVROK6

[@davestarr519]

Good vid but easy on the grease there.

[@emilyXcloudy]

Wow! You wouldn't be placing those pads on the boot of my mint car, but good video, p.s use less grease lol

[@Arcona]

Good vid, but waaaay too much copper grease. gonna get all kindsa shit sticking to it. only needs to go on the bits that make contact.

[@CycloneCyd]

Yeah, I don't get how he didn't get it all over the disc with the amount on his hands.

[@peterwarriner-jones5311]

dont put your bits on the bootlid !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@diycarmaintenanceandrepair3764]

I've lost some tools like that, and an iPhone one time. Driving off with them on the boot or roof of cars. Some lessons we don't learn too quickly. ;)

[@peterwarriner-jones5311]

i was thinking about the paintwork

[@buzz2172]

DIY Car Maintenance and Repair Guide I seen your video about removing the instrument cluster on a vector, can you swap it straight over with another one or do you need to code it to the car

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

Don't geease the slide pins with copper, use silicone grease.

[@zedman442]

An Uzi 7 milimetar!

[@danielmogos8990]

I dont understand why there is no fluidity in these videos. Why do you shot seemingly unrelated and non consecutive scenes?

[@rochellebrown1217]

That'll be £625.00 for the grease and will throw in the pads for free.

[@bigyllyria1562]

amatör jobb! bromms insaíde no korekt monterning..................

[@ashandjuls]

Too much copper grease and you dont put pads on the car!!!

[@chrismoss9983]

Way too much copper slip. Get a new mechanic not a tin of grease

[@mado5957]

no copper grease on pins morron