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Replacing Brake Pads and Discs on Opel Meriva

Model: Vauxhall Meriva Meriva A, MK 1 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Brake pads

In today's video tutorial, you will learn how to remove and replace the brake pads and discs on a first generation Opel Meriva. First, lift the vehicle and remove the front wheel by unscrewing the bolts; then unscrew the rear screws of the brake caliper using a 13 mm socket and detach the caliper from the disc. At this point, you can remove the old pads inside the caliper and replace them with new ones; before reassembling, clean the caliper, removing any carbon deposits. Next, instructions will be provided on how to also remove the brake discs!

Updated on 14 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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