Vauxhall Astra J 2011 Rear Brake Pads Electric Handbrake. ( see description)

On this calliper I’m sure you can just release the bottom slide bolt and swing the caliper up, then it’s more stable than having loose like I did .

[captainwealthy]

My wife has exactly the same Astra J 2010. It failed the MOT on emissions and hand brake 'problems'. We were quoted £575 for the CAT and fitting it, but they are not fixing the handbrake. They have, however, said that on removing the wheels that they 'needed' to replace the discs and pads as they were rusty(!). This was neither an MOT failure OR advisory. They are now saying that the handbrake will need to be looked at by Vauxhall as it 'may need a new motor' etc. The handbrake was reading 100kgs on the left and 70kgs on the right - which the garage stated is an MOT failure. So far, the fabricated bill is £1200 and STILL no M.O.T., some 3 weeks on. Utter incompetence from Halfords Service Centre. This seems a relatively easy problem to solve and by the looks of this video, could have been done at the same time as replacing the pads?

[callumwhitehead]

i suggest properly cleaning the pad carrier and shims rather than filing down the pads....

[alibhoy]

What can I use if I don't have the tool to push the caliper in?

[Ryan-cdpm]

Im looking at changing my discs and pads, and i have read up you need to put the brakes in 'service' mode with jt being electric handbrake, do you not need to do this aslong as the handbrake is off ?

[Criplex]

Wire brush everything clean and then run a small slat pry bar to clean the corrosion buildup in the calliper grooves saves having to file them down filing should be a last resort, Would have put discs on that can see from then disc colour its gotten very hot likely to have warped the discs and cause judder under braking. Big up the copper grease though too stuff

[thpxs]

Hi, handbrake being unbalanced is a failure if the imbalance is 30% or more. Which yours is . The motor pulls a single cable which then goes to a balancing coupling and that pulls both the cables to the wheels. So unless the balance coupling is seized up I’m not sure what the issue is. A stuck caliper slider maybe but that would also have shown up in the foot brake test. It’s something specific to the handbrake, and that’s either the motor, the cables the balancing linkage or possibly the caliper lever mechanism. If you’re getting 100kg on one side then the motor is ok. The main cable is ok and the cable from the balancer to the caliper, that just leaves the balancer coupling, the low side’s cable or the low side’s caliper. If it were pads or discs it would show up on the foot test.

[Unknown-fdd]

On my last car I done my MOT early in line with summer, as I hated fixing cars in Autumn/Winter. I save loads of money as I use a good MOT garage that even does the beam alignment for free and let's you fix with him or elsewhere. They are so busy it's quicker to fix it elsewhere sometimes, all the taxi drivers use that guy too.

[neilfoster]

I've got to do this job, plus changing discs on my 2011 Astra J. I've watched loads of videos, but this is the best one, very helpful. Mine has the same kind of EPB.

[thomasrussell]

nice one, hope this sorts my problems out, couple of little this you do what I missed

[kevindoyle]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Best video I could find, You are a great Teacher. Just about to do mine.
The tips you give will make it a breeze. Subbed

[deanbell]

😊 like way u still use copper grease i have always used it

[simonkrpciar]

What can happen if protrusion does not fit into the hole on the brake piston?

[tomszak]

do i need a computer to retract the brake piston?

[jlindell]

thanks for video . my astra gtc has been sat for 2 weeks and the right rear wheel is seized . i will need to have alook and change the pads probably . has helped alot .cheers

[hazwalker]

I've always dropped a little copper grease on the outer rim of the pads and loctite on the bolts but what bit are you putting the anti seize compound on? Thank you so much for this video! You've saved me at least an hour of swearing!