2008 Opel Astra Wagon H Brake System Specifications

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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 1.4 L Z 14 XEL 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 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 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 1.4 L Z 14 XEL engines 0.94 in
All other modifications 0.98 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc minimal thickness
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEL engines 0.83 in
All other modifications 0.87 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining thickness
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEL engines
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 1.4 L Z 14 XEL 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
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2004.8–) 0.0043 in
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2004.8–) 0.0043 in
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2004.8–) 0.0043 in
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2006.12–) 0.0043 in
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2006.12–) 0.0043 in
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 109 HP engine (2007.2–) 0.0043 in
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 109 HP engine (2007.2–) 0.0043 in
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 99 HP at 4400 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 2300 RPM engine (2004.8–) 0.0043 in
2.0 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2004.9–) 0.0043 in
All other modifications 0.0039 in
Maximum rear axle brake drum adjustment dimension 9.09 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc diameter
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines 10.94 in
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines
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
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTJ engines
Variant 1 9.45 in
Variant 2 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 10.94 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 LEL engines 10.94 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_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (2004.8–)
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_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2005.8–)
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_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (2004.8–)
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_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2005.8–)
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
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (2004.8–) 1.42 in
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2004.8–) 1.42 in
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2004.8–) 1.42 in
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2004.8–) 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 (2005.8–) 1.42 in
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2005.8–) 1.42 in
All other modifications 1.5 in
expand_moreWheel brake cylinder diameter
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ engines 0.75 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines 0.75 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines 0.75 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEL engines 0.75 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines 0.75 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTJ engines 0.75 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines 0.75 in
All other modifications 0.81 in

Brake system is the most important system in your 2008 Astra Wagon. 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 2008 Opel Astra Wagon 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.

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