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Condition Value
expand_moreRear axle first brake drum machining size
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2005.9–2010.11) 9.09 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH engines 1.01 ft
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LEL engines 1.01 ft
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LER engines 1.01 ft
All other modifications 11.02 in
Front axle brake disc thickness 0.98 in
Front axle brake disc minimal thickness 0.87 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining thickness
Without backing plate 0.55 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining minimal thickness
Without backing plate 0.079 in
Front axle brake piston diameter 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
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2008.5–2010.11) 0.0039 in
Maximum rear axle brake drum adjustment dimension 9.09 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc diameter
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines 9.45 in
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XER engines 9.45 in
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XER engines 9.45 in
All other modifications 10.94 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 lining thickness
expand_moreWithout backing plate
Disc brake 0.41 in
Drum brake 0.2 in
expand_moreWithout backing plate
Disc brake 0.41 in
Drum brake 0.2 in
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_moreWithout backing plate
Disc brake 0.079 in
Drum brake 0.039 in
expand_moreWithout backing plate
Disc brake 0.079 in
Drum brake 0.039 in
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
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines 1.42 in
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XER engines 1.42 in
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XER engines 1.42 in
All other modifications 1.5 in
Wheel brake cylinder diameter 0.81 in

Brake system is the most important system in your 2008 Astra TwinTop. 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 2008 Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 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.

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 Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 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 Vauxhall Astra TwinTop you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop Fifth generation (MK5) model years

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