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Replacing Front Brake Pads

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

Lift the vehicle onto suitable axle stands and remove the front wheel; before proceeding with the disassembly, lever between the inner pad and the piston to retract it and facilitate removal; remove the protective caps from the caliper fixing pins and unscrew them; detach the retaining spring of the pads, extract the caliper and then the old pads; use a C-clamp to fully retract the caliper piston, insert the new pads and then reinstall the caliper. Pump the brake pedal and pay attention to the initial braking.

Updated on 12 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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