1.0 with gasoline straight-3 1.0 L 59 HP at 5600 RPM, 88 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2006.11–2014.8)
9.04 in9.04 in229.5 mm
1.0 with gasoline straight-3 1.0 L 59 HP at 5600 RPM, 88 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2006.11–2014.8)
9.04 in9.04 in229.5 mm
1.2 i 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2006.11–2014.8)
9.04 in9.04 in229.5 mm
1.2 with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 79 HP engine (2006.11–2014.8)
9.04 in9.04 in229.5 mm
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 180 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2006.7–2014.8)
8.05 in8.05 in204.5 mm
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP engine (2006.7–2014.8)
8.05 in8.05 in204.5 mm
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 89 HP engine (2006.7–2014.8)
8.05 in8.05 in204.5 mm
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2006.7–2014.8)
8.05 in8.05 in204.5 mm
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3-door
8.05 in8.05 in204.5 mm
5-door variant
9.04 in9.04 in229.5 mm
expand_moreRear axle brake lining thickness
expand_more1.0 with gasoline straight-3 1.0 L 59 HP at 5600 RPM, 88 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2006.11–2014.8)
expand_moreWithout backing plate
Drum brake
0.24 in0.24 in6 mm
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Without backing plate
0.41 in0.41 in10.5 mm
Rear axle minimal brake lining thickness
0.079 in0.079 in2 mm
Rear axle brake piston diameter
1.42 in1.42 in36 mm
Brake system is the most important system in your 2006 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 2006 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.
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 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2006 Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback generations
In 2006 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.