Vauxhall Vectra C Rear Brake Disc And Pads Replacement

Vauxhall Vectra C Rear Brake Disc And Pads Replacement | Opel

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This Vauxhall Vectra C developed a scraping noise when braking. A visual inspection indicated that the rear brake pads were rubbing on the disc so I decided to renew the rear disc rotors and also the brake pads as well. This is a 2003 Vectra C. The same procedure will also be the same on other Vauxhall Opel cars including the diesel versions and the Signum.
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@vijayantgovender2045 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin I always enjoy watching your videos I am from South Africa

@butler386 4 жыл бұрын

Great job on changing the pads on the car. The only thing you did not mention that I remember is a reminder for the beginner to make sure they block up the vehicle and put blocks by the wheels so it can not roll. Very thorough video. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

@DiecastPowderCoating 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Martin. It's good to see everything went smoothly.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff

@kirwanjohn101 4 жыл бұрын

"nicely threadlocked! Well done Martin and very clear instructions.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John

@alandykes2519 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job again Martin that piece of carpet gets some use ive got a piece in my garage and have had it for 20 years for working on cars 👍👍👍👍

@stevek3036 4 жыл бұрын

Another Good Job Well Done - brakes and discs may seem boring but when they don't work they suddenly become important

@cabdriveruk 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Martin. Another job well done, cleaning the slider pins and carrier bracket is most important and you covered and explained every step well. Cheers, Jeff.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff, 👍 Yes, I agree bud.

@adierob1 4 жыл бұрын

another fine master class there martin, your looking well anyone would think you have just came back from a two week holiday in the mediterranean

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, Its in the pipeline line lol

@themowerman 4 жыл бұрын

Good step by step mate.. anyone with the tools could easily do it by watching this video. The bits showed up today.. ta mate your a star

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one Mick, Cheers bud.

@guinnessdublin4669 4 жыл бұрын

Another well explained walk through video again Martin, Nice One! 👍🏻

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@michaeltester5187 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Never done that and probably never will but enjoyed watching you do it!

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@nickbaker8191 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I had a problem with one of my Vectra, but it was not the pas, discs, but a pipe. But I drove to work a couple of times. got a lot of brake fluid, but I needed to drive to Romania from England. My Garage mate said pop in and can do it in a couple of days. I said it is a brake pipe. so we replaced the harder left side and I did the easier right hand side. Of course he had flaring tools which I did not and a lift. Took 30 mins. brakes sorted. I asked how much. He said cost no labour. £35 more than covers it but you get pipe cheap Nick so some appreciated. My only proper problem apart from that was it had a water leak that went into the boot and we never found out where from. Tried everything. There was a pipe for air that had a hole, and a replacement was £90 from Vauxhall, but was a reason I bought the car cheap as the fault hard to find (not really) and cost £5 to fix

@petefroud5308 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Martin . No Copper slip it works wonders.

@andrewwoodward6560 4 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done, Martin ! 👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@jamescoogan8963 4 жыл бұрын

Good video, you’ll definitely give plenty of DIY mechanics the confidence to tackle the job saving them tonnes of money. You spend a lot time explaining why you don’t need to remove the reservoir cap and then demonstrate exactly why you may as well remove it anyway.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

People say you must remove the cap or you will blow the seals out, That's what I was explaining.

@can-I-fix-it 4 жыл бұрын

Once again another brilliant ,Video. Well done

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@gerryhayes6385 4 жыл бұрын

Good work Martin 🔧🔧😀

@tarrapere 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, Been watching your videos for several years now, great enjoyment and learnt a few things. I am sending you a Briggs and Stratton Jet Screwdriver , off of your wish list, I hope it will come in handy.. Should be with you soon, all the best and thank you again for all the videos..all the best buddy!, Joe P

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, Thanks Joe, that's great bud. I look forward to receiving it bud and i'll give you a shout out too.

@billywhizz98 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Martin great video

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks William👍

@derbyjohn1258 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍Fantastic Martin well done

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@vdubs6068 4 жыл бұрын

Great Vid Martin 👍

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jamie👍

@Parknest 4 жыл бұрын

Spot on Martin. I didn't need to touch the rear brakes on my Vectra C which was of a similar vintage to your's. I would agree that it is not absolutely necessary to remove the cap on the brake fluid reservoir. I thought you would've put a dab of copper grease on the pads where they come into contact with the caliper and caliper carrier. I've got a couple of brake pad videos coming up on my channel (Ford B Max and BMW X1) so it would be interesting to compare notes on our respective methods.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

No need really Dave as they were sandblasted and re painted. plenty of movement bud.

@neilaaitchison4473 4 жыл бұрын

Great video again Martin. Yes I also noticed your brake fluid was a strange colour. Never seen green brake fluid. Perhaps needs changing. Not sure maybe you can get a green kind.. Good video for a first timer working on cars very well explained.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@kevkfz5226 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Great video. Very helpful.

@kevkfz5226 3 жыл бұрын

Not plain sailing just a pad change but discs stuffed and caliper seized at least parts are cheap.

@andynorris3537 4 жыл бұрын

That caliper rewind kit is a great buy same one I have only cost me about £20

@normsmowers4758 4 жыл бұрын

Good job mate

@richardgonzalez7567 3 жыл бұрын

Wow another fine vid Mr just what I needed cheers. Richi islas canarias 🙋🏽‍♂️🌴🐾🐾🐾🌵

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@andy_v4443 4 жыл бұрын

great job martin, it went a lot better than the job i had today, 2 rear wheel bearings on a corsa c , bought a press tool to push them out, bit never had a small enough die in it, so bought another one, the type ya knock out with a hammer, what a nightmare, i even put the bearings in the freezer and the drums in the oven, lol thinking they would just drop in... no chance, still had to knock them in, then one of the new bearings bust, ordered another bearing, will take the drum to a garage to be pressed out properly, no way am i doing that job again, think i will stick with brake jobs.... lol

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

We've all been there Andy lol

@alanhunter2051 4 жыл бұрын

Martin just to let you know for the second time in two weeks i have had to click on the bell as it had set to none. Just to give you a heads up to the other people to check Youtubae at its best Cheers mate

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Don't know why Alan, thanks for letting me know.

@haydenuk02 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant work thanks for the content take care Edited hope you have a nice day

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

@haydenuk02 4 жыл бұрын

retrorestore No problem

@peteramberley9952 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job Martin. I do love the vectra type c. Ps don't forget too mention you don't need too remove the reservoir cap 😜😅

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, I got sick of people keep saying I should have removed the cap so I thought i'd prove them wrong lol

@jaggass 4 жыл бұрын

I managed to paint rear calipers and carriers yesterday. I used Hammerite silver because that lasts forever. I left the calipers because i can't be messing with brakes and they would have needed to bled as well. I do alot of maintenance on my car but sometimes things are beyond my capabilities.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

At least you have a go Michael

@bendude6748 4 жыл бұрын

New discs and pads are one of those nice satisfying jobs to do on a car, well for me anyway lol

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes they are!

@steveknight6812 2 жыл бұрын

My bolts have got lock tight all the way up both front and back managed to get the front discs and done by using a couple spaners and a jack by turning the wheel but not got enough room at the raer

@artfulbodger9539 4 жыл бұрын

Rotor?.. Have we turned fully American now?.. Last time i checked, us brits called them discs..

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

I am a Brit and call them discs but sometimes I call them rotors, its not done purposely, its just I say what comes to my mind at the time. I don't script these videos. Was that sarcastic comment really needed?

@markellis4229 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job Martin 👍 In January I got bargain Pair of Front Break disc and pads at Euro car parts with 50 percent off and Thay cost no joke just under £30 for the lot

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@irelandshistoryhunters5059 4 жыл бұрын

I got a good deal on my astra also all 4 sets of pads and all 4 discs for 200 and fitted them with my mate so no labour charge lol win win

@alialbakry7187 2 жыл бұрын

Great 👍

@garyclifton2180 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job i'v always bin told to take brake fluid cap of when doing breaks good to wotch.

@leemclaughlin3927 3 жыл бұрын

best practice mate -continue to do it that way

@alangarner4095 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I have a Vauxhall antara nav se 2.2 cdti I would love to see you do some work on one of them . Because you just don’t see any videos of this model. So if you get a chance to do one that would be fantastic. Love all your other videos keep up the good work. 👍🏻😎👍🏻

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan

@AliMackMechanical 4 жыл бұрын

That rumbler would have cleaned up that carrier bolts. Nice job mate 👍👌

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Ali but the sandblaster is quicker bud.

@andycousins5016 4 жыл бұрын

Superb

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@jackfairweather199 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you call the oily film on the rotors but we call it Cosmoline in this part of the world. Keeps metal parts from rusting as they sit in packaging for extended periods. Got to clean it off brake rotors before installing or life could get pretty exciting if it is on the rotor when you first try to stop!

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure its got a special name, its just a preservation oil to stop them rusting in storage I think.

@peterg3661 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin that brake fluid looks like it needs changing the colour looks very green black.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

its a clear green colour.

@st200ol 4 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore If its more than two years old Peter is right, it should be changed for best stopping performance.

@stuartgrant1547 4 жыл бұрын

Also take the rubber's out of the caliper as you get a build up of rust behind the rubber's it will close the rubber's on to the pins

@leemclaughlin3927 3 жыл бұрын

great video but you are Defo best to remove the cap-not just to monitor it over spilling but it allows the pressure out as you back the pistons in as its a sealed system -less chance of seal damage

@ashleywareham871 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video Martin. I've been watching your channel for about a year now and over the last few days watched the trotter van playlist. I need to see it finished now. Any idea when you'll be back at it. Thanks.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

When the Triumph is finished i'll be on it.

@ashleywareham871 4 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore can't wait.

@xavierlabricole9899 4 жыл бұрын

supercool

@timmytimmy9757 3 жыл бұрын

The ones with the clips on the back are just old version, spring clip at top is new version.. both fit :)

@classicgamer4451 4 жыл бұрын

@retrorestore Hi Martin I've just done front and rear pads and discs on my friends citroen c3 the rear dice were shot and the front weren't much better

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one bud. All went well I hope.

@classicgamer4451 4 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore yeah I had one rear disc that was the wrong one had to take it back and nearly a torx bolt nearly rounding off but all ok apart from that thanks for asking 👍

@RafalScrapper 4 жыл бұрын

👍😀👍 lol once it took me about an hour to push back the cylinder and then i realise i need to turn it together with pushing down lol that was tiny cold bucket of water landing on my head

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

haha Rafal, we've all been there lol

@Maxthelittlecat 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin another awesome vid. Just out of interest are the jacking points difficult to locate on the Vectra C? Could you do another vid dedicated to basic engine service oil, oil filter air air filter please ta Rich

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

I thought I done an oil change vid on this

@Maxthelittlecat 4 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore Hi mate in hindsight you have you legend. The only piece missing was the air box. But assuming this is a pretty easy one 😉

@adrianmassey6673 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Was there a reason why you couldn't use your impact wrench to remove the carrier bolts?

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

its not powerful enough.

@davidvickers9029 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job Martin, just cost me £300 for all discs and pads plus hand brake shoes on rav4 mk2.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow Dave. I made a good saving then.

@emilmrkeberg9523 Жыл бұрын

thanx for the video. It helps a lot! I have bit of a slightly OT question. Do you know if the seats from the Saab 9-3 or maybe 9-5 fits in a Vectra C facelift GTS ? Cheers from Denmark

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Don't know, sorry.

@fru1t1 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@canalboating 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job did you paint or powdercoat the brackets ? they look good or better than new

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

I sandblasted them and gave them a quick coat of paint.

@fl.sandgaard1084 5 ай бұрын

Thx for a god video what top did u use to get the bracket nots off "15" no its a "E20"😁 Regards Flemming

@jaket9198 3 жыл бұрын

Is this pretty much going to be the same for a signum 1.8 petrol

@stuart121972 4 жыл бұрын

Apparently the green colour can be caused by copper from the brake lines. You probably need to change the fluid. However apparently some high performance brake fluids are green in colour so it could be high performance stuff in there.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

I would say its green fluid as its crystal clear and the braking is excellent.

@Roverturbo 4 жыл бұрын

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203004805136 Garages use these during a service, handy bits of kit.

@billi8859 Жыл бұрын

Very Helpful video. Just one question the carrier bolts (which you say are threadlocked in) have a type of head which is not like a usual bolt. Do you use a normal bolt socket on them or is it some special type of socket. I don't want to use the wrong socket and risk damaging the bolt head. Thanks

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

I think they are e sockets on there

@billi8859 Жыл бұрын

The securing bolts are external torx (E torx) I have not come across these before but they are specifically used for high loads. They need a special E torx socket with a deep chamfer. Thanks for the info.

@paulbutcher9596 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Martin... Have you ever done a cambelt and water pump on a Vauxhall zafira elite.. are they difficult to do.. thanks.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Is it diesel or petrol Paul.

@paulbutcher9596 4 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore diesel

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

@@paulbutcher9596 Is it the 120bhp or the 150 bhp engine. I have done vids on both

@paulbutcher9596 4 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore 120 Martin.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

@@paulbutcher9596 It's the same engine as in this Astra I did kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bNenY8yVmNPZZ58.html

@Litesnip2022 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job 👍, Maybe worth changing the fluid, the colour don’t look good, I find the handbrake poor on these vectra-c, There not very solid at all, even after a brake disc & pad change, and new cable, How do you find yours?

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

The brakes on this car are excellent including the handbrake Chris. The fluid is green but very clear. It may be that colour.

@leemclaughlin3927 3 жыл бұрын

common complaint on veccy Cs the poor handbrake performance ,there was also a recall on the vec c handbrakes for the ratchet mech releasing the recall involved extra springs being fitted and the advice to NOT press in the handbrake button when applying.

@shanebrookes1878 4 жыл бұрын

Martin what’s them torx size for rear brake Caliper pal!!! Cheers

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

I can't remember bud, sorry.

@barrygray8356 Жыл бұрын

My vectra c rear brakes are binding, besides the caliper pins, do we need to grease the caliper cylinder as well mate? I mean to push the rubber boot in and grease the cylinder. Thanks

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

If the boots are in tact, you shouldn't need to but if they have let crap past, they could be stiff. If they push back quite easily, i'd leave them alone.

@barrygray8356 Жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore Okiedoke. Thanks mate 🤝🏽

@irelandshistoryhunters5059 4 жыл бұрын

Martin I'm gonna paint my calipers kawasaki acid green, do you need to primer after cleaning or is it a just paint it job lol

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Just paint them bud, I didn't prime the brackets but make sure they are clean and free from dirt and grease.

@irelandshistoryhunters5059 4 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore thanks Martin

@southyorkshireghosthunters 4 жыл бұрын

hi martin whats torx size is caliper bolts cheers

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

I can't remember bud, sorry.

@thebeerinnandrewmckenna2655 4 жыл бұрын

I'm another video, you showed the vaccum chamber. Watch a chanel called The Action Lab, he does experiments, including what would happen if you put different things in a vaccum chamber. Andrew Mckenna, Nottingham.

@louisjames1062 4 жыл бұрын

I take the cap of my resovior, mostly just because it winds in easier I find, being a sealed system. I also like to put copper grease on those shitty retaining screws

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

It makes no difference Lois removing the cap bud

@leemclaughlin3927 3 жыл бұрын

me too Louis- as you say its a sealed system and less chance of master cylinder damage etc

@louisjames1062 3 жыл бұрын

retrorestore it does, it’s a sealed system, the fluid will rise as you push the piston in. You can see it happen. Just takes some pressure off and goes easy on seals

@louisjames1062 3 жыл бұрын

lee mclaughlin of course, you can feel the difference with cap open or closed when winding piston in

@mrrustman1657 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of rust on that car, does it have an MOT? Will be a miracle if it passes again!

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Really !! I think you love rust Mr Rust man lol

@richardperry3020 2 жыл бұрын

How much would this cost at a garage in the uk to be done? Thanks in advance

@retrorestore 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure, not been to a garage in years.

@mrm2689 4 жыл бұрын

Hi could you please tell me where did you order the parts from? I had a similar experience from euro car parts.

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

There's plenty of motor factors and it depends where you live. I get mine from Linco.

@mrm2689 4 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore Good morning many thanks for your reply.

@shanefitzsimons8304 11 ай бұрын

You mentioned that the pads are checked under the MOT. i had mine Mot done 2 days later no pad left and a buggered disc . I asked the garage why they weren't checked at mot. Answer. As long as it bites on the rolling Road it passes

@retrorestore 11 ай бұрын

They should have done a visual check too, They are wrong to tell you that.

@shanefitzsimons8304 11 ай бұрын

@retrorestore you are right but hey thats garages for you. Just watched your rear pad change going to do those myself. Brilliant videos

@MyScotty7 11 ай бұрын

I normally remove cap and i also grease up pads on backs not fronts!

@retrorestore 11 ай бұрын

Not necessary though.

@prambo4653 4 жыл бұрын

👍🤔 YEH euro carparts 🤔

@AlanAnsell 2 жыл бұрын

great vid martin the brake fluid looks a bit like shrek piss think its time for a change

@terryatkinson3182 4 жыл бұрын

Next job, treat the wheel arch on the passenger side before it gets out of hand....

@retrorestore 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, that may be a video to do.

@TheStwat 4 жыл бұрын

ECP almost always supply the wrong parts these days. Especially when ordering online. If they don't have the part in stock, they just send any old thing, knowing it's almost impossible to send the parts back because they make it so difficult to do so. I gave up on them a number of years ago. And as for their endless fake sales !! They are a bleeding joke.

@forevercomputing 4 жыл бұрын

I've been lucky. Very annoying when they don't ask questions that I may know the answer to. When they find out, I just tell them, "You could have asked"