expand_more1.8 16V Dualfuel with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 117 HP engine (1998.2–2004.7)
Without backing plate
0.079 in0.079 in2 mm
expand_more2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.5)
Without backing plate
0.079 in0.079 in2 mm
expand_more2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (2001.3–2005.5)
Without backing plate
0.079 in0.079 in2 mm
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreWith drum brake
Without backing plate
0.039 in0.039 in1 mm
expand_moreWithout backing plate
Disc brake
0.079 in0.079 in2 mm
expand_moreRear axle brake piston diameter
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.9–2005.5)
1.42 in1.42 in36 mm
expand_more2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1998.2–2004.7)
With ABS
1.42 in1.42 in36 mm
Without ABS
1.34 in1.34 in34 mm
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (2001.3–2005.5)
1.42 in1.42 in36 mm
All other modifications
1.34 in1.34 in34 mm
Wheel brake cylinder diameter
0.75 in0.75 in19.05 mm
Brake system is the most important system in your 2002 Astra Sedan. Check pads and disks from time to time and replace them as they worn below minimum thickness allowed by Vauxhall.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2002 Vauxhall Astra 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 Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall Astra 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 2002 Vauxhall Astra Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2002 Vauxhall Astra Sedan generations
In 2002 Vauxhall offered 2 generations of the Astra Sedan. Brake system specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.