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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 11.02 in
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DTL engines 11.02 in
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines 10.24 in
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XE engines 10.24 in
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines 10.24 in
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines 11.02 in
All Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 0.98 in
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DTL engines 0.98 in
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines 0.94 in
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XE engines 0.94 in
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines 0.94 in
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines 0.98 in
All Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 0.87 in
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DTL engines 0.87 in
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines 0.83 in
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XE engines 0.83 in
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines 0.83 in
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines 0.87 in
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 0.87 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.67 in
Otherwise 0.31 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining thickness
With backing plate 0.63 in
With backing plate 0.63 in
With backing plate 0.75 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
With backing plate 0.59 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining minimal thickness
expand_moreDisk Solid brakes
With backing plate 0.39 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
With backing plate 0.28 in
expand_moreFront axle brake piston diameter
1.0 12V with gasoline straight-3 1.0 L 59 HP at 5600 RPM, 88 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2003.11–2006.10) 1.89 in
1.0 12V with gasoline straight-3 973 cc 58 HP engine (2000.9–2003.10) 1.89 in
1.2 16V Dualfuel with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP at 5600 RPM, 110 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2001.8–2006.10) 1.89 in
1.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP at 5600 RPM, 110 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2000.9–2006.10) 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
With ABS 9.09 in
Without ABS 7.91 in
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DTL engines 9.09 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
expand_moreWith ABS
Without ABS 9.06 in
Without ABS 7.87 in
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DTL engines 9.06 in
All other modifications 7.87 in
Rear axle brake drum diameter wear limit 9.09 in
expand_moreRear axle brake lining thickness
With backing plate 0.64 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
Without backing plate 0.2 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake lining thickness
expand_moreDisk Solid brakes
Without backing plate 0.079 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreWith ABS
Without backing plate 0.098 in
expand_moreWithout ABS
Without backing plate 0.079 in
Rear axle brake piston diameter 1.34 in
expand_moreWheel brake cylinder diameter
Disk Solid brakes 0.81 in
All other modifications 0.75 in

Brake system is the most important system in your 2003 Corsa Hatchback. 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 2003 Vauxhall 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 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 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 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2003 Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback generations

In 2003 Vauxhall offered 2 generations of the Corsa Hatchback. Brake system specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback Second generation (MK2) model years

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