2008 Opel Corsa Hatchback C facelift Brake System Specifications

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Condition Value
Rear axle first brake drum machining size 7.91 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 11.02 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DTL engines 11.02 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines 10.24 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XE engines 10.24 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines 10.24 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 11.02 in
All other modifications 9.45 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc thickness
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 0.98 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DTL engines 0.98 in
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L Z 12 XE engines
With ABS 0.79 in
Without ABS 0.43 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines 0.94 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XE engines 0.94 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines 0.94 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 0.98 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.79 in
Otherwise 0.43 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc minimal thickness
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 0.87 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DTL engines 0.87 in
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L Z 12 XE engines
With ABS 0.67 in
Without ABS 0.31 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines 0.83 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XE engines 0.83 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines 0.83 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 0.87 in
All other modifications 0.67 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining thickness
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DTL engines
With backing plate 0.75 in
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines
With backing plate 0.63 in
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XE engines
With backing plate 0.63 in
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines
With backing plate 0.75 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
With backing plate 0.59 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining minimal thickness
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DTL engines
With backing plate 0.39 in
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines
With backing plate 0.39 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
With backing plate 0.28 in
expand_moreFront axle brake piston diameter
All Opel gasoline straight-3 1.0 L Z 10 XEP engines 1.89 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L Z 12 XE engines 1.89 in
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L Z 12 XEP engines 1.89 in
All other modifications 2.13 in
Maximum lateral run-out of front axle brake disc 0.0039 in
expand_moreMaximum rear axle brake drum adjustment dimension
Disk Solid brakes 10.04 in
All other modifications 7.91 in
Rear axle brake disc diameter 9.45 in
Rear axle brake disc thickness 0.39 in
Rear axle minimal brake disc thickness 0.31 in
expand_moreRear axle brake drum diameter
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 9.06 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DTL engines 9.06 in
All other modifications 7.87 in
expand_moreRear axle brake drum diameter wear limit
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 9.09 in
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DTL engines 9.09 in
All other modifications 7.91 in
expand_moreRear axle brake lining thickness
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XE engines
With backing plate 0.64 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
Without backing plate 0.2 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake lining thickness
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-3 1.0 L Z 10 XEP engines
Without backing plate 0.079 in
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L Z 12 XE engines
expand_moreWith ABS
Without backing plate 0.098 in
expand_moreWithout ABS
Without backing plate 0.079 in
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L Z 12 XEP engines
Without backing plate 0.079 in
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XE engines
With backing plate 0.28 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
Without backing plate 0.039 in
Rear axle brake piston diameter 1.34 in
expand_moreWheel brake cylinder diameter
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines 0.81 in
All other modifications 0.75 in

Brake system is the most important system in your 2008 Corsa 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 2008 Opel Corsa 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.

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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 Corsa 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 2008 Opel Corsa Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2008 Opel Corsa Hatchback generations

In 2008 Opel offered 3 generations of the Corsa Hatchback. Brake system specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

B facelift

GM4200 Platform

S93

D

Fiat Small platform (SCCS)

S07

Opel Corsa Hatchback C facelift model years

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