Opel Frontera UBS. Manual - part 226

POWER ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM  5C – 49

3. Caliper Assembly

1) Use adjustable pliers to bottom the piston into the

caliper bore. Be careful not to damage the piston
dust boot.

2) Do not damage the flexible hose by twisting or

pulling it.

2. Lock Bolt

Lock Bolt Torque

N·m (kg·m / lb·ft)

74 (7.5 / 54)

1. Wheel and Tire Assembly

1) Refer to Wheels and Tires in Suspension section.
2) Pump the brake pedal several times to make sure

that the pedal is firm. Check the brake fluid level
in the reservoir after pumping the brakes.

5C – 50 POWER ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM

REMOVAL

Raise the vehicle and support with suitable safety
stands

1. Wheel and Tire Assembly

•

Refer to Wheels and Tires in Suspension section.

2. Brake Flexible Hose

1) Remove the bolt and gaskets, then disconnect the

flexible hose from the caliper.

2) After disconnecting the flexible hose, cap or tape

the openings to prevent entry of foreign material.

3) Since the brake fluid flows out from the

connecting coupler, place a drain pan under the
vehicle.

CALIPER REPLACEMENT

Outer side

4

3

2

7

5

8

8

6

1

Removal Steps

1.

Wheel and tire assembly

2.

Brake flexible hose

3.

Guide bolt

4.

Lock bolt

5.

Caliper assembly

6.

Support bracket with pad assembly

7.

Pad assembly with shim

8.

Clip

Installation Steps

To install, follow the removal steps in the
reverse order.

POWER ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM  5C – 51

3. Guide Bolt

4. Lock Bolt

5. Caliper Assembly

6. Support Bracket with Pad Assembly

•

Take care not to damage the flexible brake hose
when removing the support bracket.

7. Pad Assembly with Shim

•

Mark the lining locations if they are to be
reinstalled.

8. Clip

INSTALLATION

8. Clip

7. Pad Assembly with Shim

•

Apply special greae (approx 0.2 g) to the both
contacting surfaces of inner shims. Wipe off
extruded grease after installing.

6. Support Bracket

Support Bracket Torque

N·m (kg·m / lb·ft)

155 (15.8 / 115)

4

3

Inner side

Inner shim

Wear indicator

5C – 52 POWER ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM

5. Caliper Assembly

4, 3. Lock Bolt and Guide Bolt

Lock Bolt and Guide Bolt Torque

N·m (kg·m / lb·ft)

74 (7.5 / 54)

2. Brake Flexible Hose

1) Always use new gaskets.
2) Be sure to put the hooked edge of the flexible

hose end into the anti-rotation cavity.

Brake Flexible Hose Torque

N·m (kg·m / lb·ft)

35 (3.5 / 26)

1. Wheel and Tire Assembly

1) Refer to Wheels and Tires in Suspension section.
2) Bleed brakes. Refer to Bleeding Brake Hydraulic

System in this section.

Hooked edge

Gasket