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Condition Value
Rear axle first brake drum machining size 9.09 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines 1.01 ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L A 18 XER engines 1.01 ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L Z 12 XEP engines 10.08 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines 1.01 ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines 1.01 ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 1.01 ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XER engines 1.01 ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH engines 1.01 ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTJ engines 1.01 ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTL engines 1.01 ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LEH engines 1.05 ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LEL engines 1.01 ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LER engines 1.01 ft
All other modifications 11.02 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc thickness
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L Z 12 XEP engines 0.94 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LEH engines 1.1 in
All other modifications 0.98 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc minimal thickness
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L Z 12 XEP engines 0.83 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LEH engines 1.02 in
All other modifications 0.87 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining thickness
Without backing plate 0.47 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
Without backing plate 0.55 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining minimal thickness
Without backing plate 0.079 in
expand_moreFront axle brake piston diameter
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L Z 12 XEP engines 2.05 in
All other modifications 2.24 in
Maximum lateral run-out of front axle brake disc 0.0043 in
expand_moreMaximum lateral run-out of rear axle brake disc
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines 0.0039 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L A 18 XER engines 0.0039 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines 0.0039 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines 0.0039 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines 0.0039 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 0.0039 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XER engines 0.0039 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines 0.0039 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH engines 0.0039 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTJ engines 0.0039 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTL engines 0.0039 in
All other modifications 0.0043 in
Maximum rear axle brake drum adjustment dimension 9.09 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc diameter
Variant 1 9.45 in
Variant 2 10.39 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines 10.94 in
Variant 1 10.39 in
Variant 2 10.94 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines 10.39 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines 10.39 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 10.39 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines 10.94 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH engines 10.39 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTJ engines 10.39 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTL engines 10.39 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LEH engines 10.94 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LEL engines 10.39 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LER engines 10.39 in
All other modifications 9.45 in
Rear axle brake disc thickness 0.39 in
Rear axle minimal brake disc thickness 0.31 in
Rear axle brake drum diameter 9.06 in
expand_moreRear axle brake drum diameter wear limit
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 89 HP engine (2005.8–) 9.09 in
expand_moreRear axle brake lining thickness
expand_more1.2 with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 79 HP engine (2005.8–)
expand_moreWithout backing plate
Disc brake 0.41 in
Drum brake 0.2 in
expand_more1.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2009.8–)
expand_moreWithout backing plate
Disc brake 0.41 in
Drum brake 0.2 in
expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2004.3–)
expand_moreWithout backing plate
Disc brake 0.41 in
Drum brake 0.2 in
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2006.12–)
expand_moreWithout backing plate
Disc brake 0.41 in
Drum brake 0.2 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
Without backing plate 0.41 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake lining thickness
expand_more1.2 with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 79 HP engine (2005.8–)
expand_moreWithout backing plate
Disc brake 0.079 in
Drum brake 0.039 in
expand_more1.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2009.8–)
expand_moreWithout backing plate
Disc brake 0.079 in
Drum brake 0.039 in
expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2004.3–)
expand_moreWithout backing plate
Disc brake 0.079 in
Drum brake 0.039 in
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2006.12–)
expand_moreWithout backing plate
Disc brake 0.079 in
Drum brake 0.039 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
Without backing plate 0.079 in
expand_moreRear axle brake piston diameter
1.2 with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 79 HP engine (2005.8–) 1.42 in
1.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2009.8–) 1.42 in
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2004.3–) 1.42 in
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2004.3–) 1.42 in
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2004.3–) 1.42 in
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2006.12–) 1.42 in
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2006.12–) 1.42 in
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2006.1–) 1.42 in
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2006.1–) 1.42 in
All other modifications 1.5 in
expand_moreWheel brake cylinder diameter
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines 0.75 in
All other modifications 0.81 in

Brake system is the most important system in your 2009 Astra Hatchback. 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 2009 Opel Astra Hatchback 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 Astra Hatchback 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 2009 Opel Astra Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2009 Opel Astra Hatchback generations

In 2009 Opel offered 2 generations of the Astra Hatchback. Brake system specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Opel Astra Hatchback H model years

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