How do you change front brake pads on 1999 vectra?

Answer 1

Jack the car up and rest it on axle stands. Remove the wheels. Doing one brake at a time, take the spring that is holding the outside brake pad off with a flat screwdriver. There are 4 Allen bolts that need to be removed. 2 x 7mm bolts and 2 x 10mm bolts. These are located on the back side of the calliper. The 7mm bolts are hidden behind plastic caps and the 10mm bolts are exposed. Prise off the plastic caps with a flat screwdriver and undo the 7mm bolts. You will need a ratchet with an extension bar to do this. Once you have removed the 7mm bolts pull the top part of the calliper away and rest it on something, it should take one pad with it. Now undo the 2 10mm bolts, again with a ratchet and extension bar to remove carrier with the other brake pad. To replace the brake pads undo the bleed nipple and use a G clamp to push the pistons in. Now do the same as above but in reverse and then do it all again on the other side of the car. IMPORTANT Make sure you bleed the brakes after they are back together. Good luck.