How to change rear brake pads on Astra J
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i think is for normal handbrake and not sure is same on electric handbrake
mines astra j estate has normal handbrake easy work with..
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It's the same setup,just the disable/enable routine for the epb in addition
Electronic Parking Brake Cable Tension Release (With Scan Tool) - Preferred Method
or
Without Scan Tool - Optional Method
1. Block the drive wheels.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position with the engine OFF.
3. Place the automatic transmission in PARK or manual transmission in NEUTRAL, as equipped.
4. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
The brake pedal must remain applied throughout the park brake cable tension release process.
5. Press and hold down the electronic park brake (EPB) switch approximately 5 seconds.
6. Observe the PARK BRAKE lamp on the instrument cluster.
7. When the PARK BRAKE lamp flashes, release then immediately press and release the EPB switch.
The parking brake cable tension is fully released.
8. Release the brake pedal.
Enable
1. Block the drive wheels.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position with the engine OFF.
3. Apply the brake pedal.
4. Place the automatic transmission in PARK or manual transmission in NEUTRAL, as equipped.
5. Momentarily lift then release the EPB switch to apply the EPB.
6. Momentarily press down then release the EPB switch to release the EPB.
7. Repeat step 5 and 6 to cycle the EPB on then off an additional 4 times.
8. The EPB module will be calibrated and proper tension will be applied to the parking brake cables.
Electronic Parking Brake Cable Tension Release (With Scan Tool) - Preferred Method
or
Without Scan Tool - Optional Method
1. Block the drive wheels.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position with the engine OFF.
3. Place the automatic transmission in PARK or manual transmission in NEUTRAL, as equipped.
4. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
The brake pedal must remain applied throughout the park brake cable tension release process.
5. Press and hold down the electronic park brake (EPB) switch approximately 5 seconds.
6. Observe the PARK BRAKE lamp on the instrument cluster.
7. When the PARK BRAKE lamp flashes, release then immediately press and release the EPB switch.
The parking brake cable tension is fully released.
8. Release the brake pedal.
Enable
1. Block the drive wheels.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position with the engine OFF.
3. Apply the brake pedal.
4. Place the automatic transmission in PARK or manual transmission in NEUTRAL, as equipped.
5. Momentarily lift then release the EPB switch to apply the EPB.
6. Momentarily press down then release the EPB switch to release the EPB.
7. Repeat step 5 and 6 to cycle the EPB on then off an additional 4 times.
8. The EPB module will be calibrated and proper tension will be applied to the parking brake cables.
As well as @valer advice, there is a How2 on this website, but the photos are missing.
How to front and rear brake pads removal | Astra Owners Network
The author of that thread had his own forum, but it doesn't seem to function anymore, which is a pity as there were a whole heap of How2's on there.
If you're changing the discs as well, you can check you've got the right sizes from this list.
Astra J technical data for reference | Astra Owners Network
How to front and rear brake pads removal | Astra Owners Network
The author of that thread had his own forum, but it doesn't seem to function anymore, which is a pity as there were a whole heap of How2's on there.
If you're changing the discs as well, you can check you've got the right sizes from this list.
Astra J technical data for reference | Astra Owners Network
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