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Replacing the Rear Brake Shoes on an Opel Astra

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra G - Years 1998-2006
Part: Brake pads

In this video tutorial, you will see how to disassemble and replace the rear brake shoes on a second-generation Opel Astra by following these simple instructions. First, lift the vehicle and remove the rear wheel; then extract the rear drum to access the internal shoes, as shown in the video. At this point, remove the spring and slide out the central pin; all that remains is to remove both shoes and replace them with new ones; refit the springs and secure everything correctly, following the video tutorial to the end!

Updated on 1 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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