Vauxhall Astra VXR Mk5 How To Change The Rear Discs And Brake Pads

[@sunpinia]

Brilliant thanks for the video. Saved me 250 pounds doing all 4 brake pads and discs myself.

[@hibbs79]

Really enjoying these older videos mate. Top stuff thanks. 👍

[@retrorestore]

Glad you enjoyed

[@timothysparks3062]

Thanks for that. A most excellent tutorial. It will save me a lot of grief. Cheers, Tim in NSW

[@thesamsungexperiance8853]

Did mine yesterday took me 5 hours to do one side my first time changing them wish watched your video first would helped loads of surprises lol

[@retrorestore]

Well done bud. Cheers Martin

[@thesamsungexperiance8853]

only reason took so long as the bolts wouldnt come off or loosen had to find metal poles then had to find something to turn the piston back in it was a arse to do but should take me about a good hour on the other wheel lmao

[@retrorestore]

Good luck with it bud.

[@markellis4229]

It's always a pleasure to watch your videos Martin keep up the good work

[@AdiHughesGuitar]

Wonderful video. I've just done my front ones today (used the g clamp method but used the old brake pad as a barrier to the piston) and weather permitting am going to do the back ones next week, so this is really helpful. Only difference seems to be the sockets I'll need but I'll check beforehand. Thanks very much!

[@stevewinter9033]

The front calipers piston can be pushed back by hand, no need for a G-Clamp! Only the rear piston needs winding back..

[@ricouk9328]

Hey Martin... As an avid DIYer myself I really enjoy watching your videos, keep it up... Just a Top Tip when it comes to lubricating slide pins. You're best advised to use specific brake caliper grease or silicone grease only... Most other standard types of grease will react with the rubber boots and eventually eat away at them. All the best mate... And of course all the best to your lovely family... Cheers. Rico.

[@retrorestore]

Hey Rico, Good tip bud but I had to use what I had available at the time but I agree. Cheers Martin

[@TheCarRestorer957]

im converting my rear drum brakes on my combo van to disc brakes combo astra and zafira seam to use the same caliper and carrier cant wait to get the upgrade done.

[@rj57and]

Nice job! Also the new colour coded tailgate moulding suits a lot better than the black it was previously!

[@retrorestore]

Yes it does, we done that a while back. Cheers Martin

[@1066gaz]

Good video. It's always a good idea to squirt lubricant down the handbrake cable deep down inside the gaitor every now & then using the small pipe that comes with the can so the handbrake will fully release,otherwise the rear brakes will bind on a little if you don't do this and will cause the discs to warp eventually and you will lose speed of course with the binding. Also don't forget to lubricate the handbrake return arm on the back of the caliper.

[@johnstratford3708]

Great video thanks Need to add Must replace fluid cap before pumping brakes 👍

[@dazturner9137]

Good tutorial video... BTW, the plastic "spacers" are called spigot rings. Keep up the good work.

[@brianpercival1829]

Nice easy job, nothing went wrong like usual. Gary must be saving lots of cash with you fixing his car. He should make you coffee or tea.

[@retrorestore]

Yes Bri, It does make a pleasant change lol. I make you right about the tea haha.

[@petefroud5308]

Good Work guys . Nice when it comes together without to much fuss. Must be the magic copper slip. Cheers Pete.

[@retrorestore]

Haha, yes Pete, you know it makes sense lol. Cheers Martin

[@petefroud5308]

On a serious note Gary's looks like it has been looked after all nice and tidy.

[@retrorestore]

Yes it is Pete,must have been looked after.

[@tuberider1171]

just done my back discs and pads - cheers

[@zedman442]

Nice work Martin. I find the Vauxhall GM discs and pads to be very good value. I did the front and back of my vectra for about a ton.

[@retrorestore]

That's a good price, I have to agree on that one.

[@yokuzona]

Awesome tutorial, thanks a lot for the video !!!

[@xaviervanderbiest1740]

Thanks from Belgium.....

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Good job Martin , thumbs up !

[@retrorestore]

Cheers bud.

[@chrismcnally9079]

Good video easy to understand

[@iansenior8891]

thanks for the great tutorial cheers

[@ceripugh6176]

Hi Guys , good video and well explained. Keep it up

[@mohammedazaan5222]

Excellent video keep it up

[@Steve4Physics]

Excellent video. Thanks. I'm going to have a go at mine. Can you tell me which strength Loctite you need?

[@retrorestore]

I can't remember Steve, Google it bud. Cheers Martin

[@jsof2]

Good video Martin. I've noticed as I get older that I need a bit of tube on the ratchet handle more often than I used to. Is it bolts being put on tighter, or me getting frail and weak? I'd like to think it's the former - but I know it's probably the latter!

[@retrorestore]

Haha, it's because I couldn't be bothered to get up and get the breaker bar lol I'm just lazy. Cheers Martin

[@michel7339]

love the car man.

[@retrorestore]

Cheers bud

[@michel7339]

+retrorestore great video's. real family people .If I lived in England I will definitely that you fix my vauxhal gtc .rear bumper problem

[@retrorestore]

Michel De Jong Hey Thanks Michael, glad you enjoy the vids bud.

[@williamweir300]

good video keep them comlng

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Will. Cheers Martin

[@omuleanu]

why do you need to take the lid off the brake fluid reservoir, is this an important step ? do you need to replace the brake fluid after this ?

[@retrorestore]

As you push the pistons back into the calipers, the fluid level wants to return to the reservoir and removing the lid, makes this easier.

[@omuleanu]

I think the lid has a "valve" or something like that (valve might not be correct word), kinda like the antifreeze fluid lid, and under pressure it releases air, so there shouldn't be a risk of bursting anything

[@retrorestore]

It might have, It will also give you the chance to check the fluid anyway. Never a bad thing.

[@BourkeMotorsAuctions]

Nice video and cool car. Just check the spelling of brake in the description sorry to be fussy just keeping an eye out for you. Cheers

[@retrorestore]

Nice one bud, all sorted, it's this poxy keyboard. it's a bit temperamental, I need a new one. Cheers Martin

[@byRidz]

Great video m8

[@retrorestore]

Thanks bud. Cheers Martin

[@iknowyoureright8564]

Are the e18 bolts the standard size? I’ve seen other vids where the calliper bolts seem to be ordinary nuts??

[@retrorestore]

Don't know bud, sorry

[@Pkdimmock]

One thing I don't get is why do you 'wind' the caliper piston in. I've seen other vids where people use a block of wood and a bar to push the piston in. Don't the pistons just need compressing in?

[@retrorestore]

Not on modern cars, many have to be screwed in.

[@Pkdimmock]

@@retrorestore i actually noticed when watching a second time that the two pins on the piston tool go inside 2 slots in the piston. Hope my discs come off as easy as yours 😂 Thanks for the vid.

[@stebenit]

good vid ,bought pagid pads from ecp myself , not a bad pad to be honest ...

[@retrorestore]

Yes, I agree, they seem to be pretty good quality. Cheers Martin

[@nayz-]

Great video, keep those Astra H videos coming in!

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for watching bud. Cheers Martin

[@MattDarez]

Quick fix to occasional screeching sound. Just a heads up to anyone if they think they need to change there breaks or in my case was told by a mechanic the squealing was because I needed a new wheel bearing. I checked under my car and found that the metal stone guard has slightly bent towards the break discs. Bent it back slightly and problem solved. I have a Astra VXR and Im only mentioning this because a few months later it happened on my mates 5 door Astra. Might be a common problem and a 1min fix :) hope this helps and saves someone money

[@retrorestore]

Nice tip Matt. Cheers Martin

[@dighsx]

Those MOT guys must have stock in a brake pad company. Those brakes and discs had a lot of life left in them.

[@retrorestore]

Yes, my thoughts exactly Jay. I think they just wanted an easy job.

[@retrorestore]

70carlton Haha I could have used a C clamp as well as a G clamp, so much choice lol. Cheers Martin

[@gordonwallace1434]

retrorestore no matter what I think of

[@omarismith3655]

Martin need you're help with rewinding the calliper back, I have the same vxr and using tje ssme windback tool, however the calipper has come out just a little more than usual, so when rewinding - I can't get the retaining plate inbetween the calliper? Any ideas ?

[@retrorestore]

Try a G Clamp and a pair of grips to wind in as you turn the clamp.

[@omarismith3655]

Success! Finally managed to wind it back in with the G clamp. HOWEVER, went to change my disc, top e18 come off fine on the carrier, the bottom one is so badly corroded it just won't grip the e18 socket? I've tried to tap it in with a hammer and also use a smaller size hex socket on it. But I'm stumped ! Any ideas Martin ?

[@Parknest]

Don't forget to bed the discs an pads in properly. All you have to do is to be gentle on the brakes for a couple of hundred miles and they should bed in nicely.

[@retrorestore]

Cheers bud. He'll do that. Cheers Martin

[@neilm8263]

Wanted him to smoke the tyres up at the end....

[@retrorestore]

Haha, in our little village Oh No lol. Cheers Martin

[@forevercomputing]

I cringe at the G-Clamp method. You "can" damage the piston that way.

[@retrorestore]

Sometimes you just gotta get over a problem and use your initiative bud.

[@peternufc81]

Simple .. and garages charge fortunes

[@TheRobtrident]

what a great video thanks for that