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Condition Value
expand_moreRear axle first brake drum machining size
With 14" chassis 8.03 in
With 15" chassis 9.02 in
Brake drum air gap 0.0120.02 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
With 14" chassis 10.12 in
With 15" chassis 11.18 in
With 16" chassis 1.01 ft
All other modifications 10.12 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc thickness
With 14" chassis 0.87 in
With 15" chassis 0.87 in
With 16" chassis 0.98 in
All other modifications 0.87 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc minimal thickness
expand_more1.0 with gasoline straight-3 1.0 L 114 HP engine (2014.7–)
With 14" chassis 0.75 in
With 15" chassis 0.79 in
With 16" chassis 0.87 in
All other modifications 0.75 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining thickness
expand_moreWith 14" chassis
Without backing plate 0.43 in
expand_moreWith 15" chassis
Without backing plate 0.46 in
expand_moreWith 16" chassis
Without backing plate 0.55 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
Without backing plate 0.43 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining minimal thickness
Without backing plate 0.079 in
expand_moreFront axle brake piston diameter
With 14" chassis 2.13 in
With 15" chassis 2.13 in
With 16" chassis 2.24 in
All other modifications 2.13 in
Maximum lateral run-out of front axle brake disc 0.0043 in
Parking brake brake lining thickness 0.24 in
Without backing plate
Parking brake minimal lining thickness 0.079 in
Without backing plate
Rear axle brake disc diameter 10.39 in
Rear axle brake disc thickness 0.39 in
Rear axle minimal brake disc thickness 0.31 in
expand_moreRear axle brake drum diameter
With 14" chassis 7.99 in
With 15" chassis 8.98 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
For 9" brake drums 8.98 in
For 8" brake drums 7.99 in
expand_moreRear axle brake drum diameter wear limit
With 14" chassis 8.05 in
With 15" chassis 9.04 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
For 9" brake drums 9.04 in
For 8" brake drums 8.05 in
expand_moreRear axle brake lining thickness
All Opel gasoline straight-3 1.0 L B 10 XFT engines 0.42 in
Without backing plate
All other modifications 0.24 in
Rear axle minimal brake lining thickness 0.079 in
Without backing plate
Rear axle brake piston diameter 1.42 in

Brake system is the most important system in your 2016 Adam. Check pads and disks from time to time and replace them as they worn below minimum thickness allowed by Opel.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2016 Opel Adam user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Opel warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Opel Adam service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2016 Opel Adam you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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