1.4 S with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1992.6)
0.38 in0.38 in9.7 mm
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP at 5200 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)
0.38 in0.38 in9.7 mm
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11)
0.38 in0.38 in9.7 mm
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11)
0.38 in0.38 in9.7 mm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 80 HP at 5400 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1988.9–1993.5)
0.38 in0.38 in9.7 mm
1.7 D with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 56 HP engine (1988.10–1992.9)
0.38 in0.38 in9.7 mm
expand_more1.8 S 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 87 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1989.1–1989.7)
Variant 1
0.38 in0.38 in9.7 mm
Variant 2
0.67 in0.67 in17 mm
expand_more1.8 S with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 87 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1988.9–1989.7)
Variant 1
0.38 in0.38 in9.7 mm
Variant 2
0.67 in0.67 in17 mm
expand_more1.8 S with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1989.9–1990.10)
Variant 1
0.38 in0.38 in9.7 mm
Variant 2
0.67 in0.67 in17 mm
expand_more2.0 i 4x4 CAT with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1989.1–1995.11)
Variant 1
0.67 in0.67 in17 mm
Variant 2
0.83 in0.83 in21 mm
expand_more2.0 i CAT with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)
Variant 1
0.67 in0.67 in17 mm
Variant 2
0.83 in0.83 in21 mm
expand_more2000 16V 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1989.1–1990.10)
Variant 1
0.67 in0.67 in17 mm
Variant 2
0.83 in0.83 in21 mm
expand_more2000/GT 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1989.1–1994.6)
Variant 1
0.67 in0.67 in17 mm
Variant 2
0.83 in0.83 in21 mm
All other modifications
0.83 in0.83 in21 mm
Front axle brake lining thickness
0.59 in0.59 in15 mm
expand_moreFront axle brake piston diameter
2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5200 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1989.1–1990.10)
2.13 in2.13 in54 mm
2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1989.1–1992.9)
2.13 in2.13 in54 mm
2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5200 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1988.9–1990.10)
2.05 in2.05 in52 mm
2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1988.9–1992.9)
2.05 in2.05 in52 mm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP engine (1988.9–1989.9)
2.05 in2.05 in52 mm
2000 16V 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1989.1–1990.10)
2.13 in2.13 in54 mm
2000/GT 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1989.1–1994.6)
2.05 in2.05 in52 mm
All other modifications
1.89 in1.89 in48 mm
Maximum lateral run-out of front axle brake disc
0.0039 in0.0039 in0.1 mm
Maximum lateral run-out of rear axle brake disc
0.0039 in0.0039 in0.1 mm
expand_moreRear axle brake disc diameter
2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5200 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1988.9–1990.10)
10.24 in10.24 in260 mm
2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1988.9–1992.9)
10.24 in10.24 in260 mm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP engine (1988.9–1989.9)
10.24 in10.24 in260 mm
2000/GT 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1989.1–1994.6)
10.24 in10.24 in260 mm
All other modifications
10.63 in10.63 in270 mm
Rear axle brake disc thickness
0.39 in0.39 in10 mm
Rear axle minimal brake disc thickness
0.28 in0.28 in7 mm
Rear axle brake drum diameter
7.87 in7.87 in200 mm
expand_moreRear axle brake piston diameter
2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5200 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1988.9–1990.10)
1.38 in1.38 in35 mm
2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1988.9–1992.9)
1.38 in1.38 in35 mm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP engine (1988.9–1989.9)
1.38 in1.38 in35 mm
2000/GT 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1989.1–1994.6)
1.38 in1.38 in35 mm
All other modifications
1.3 in1.3 in33 mm
Wheel brake cylinder diameter
0.75 in0.75 in19.05 mm
Brake system is the most important system in your 1989 Vectra Sedan. 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 1989 Opel Vectra Sedan 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.
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 Vectra Sedan 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 1989 Opel Vectra Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.