how do i change front brake pads on vauxhall vectra 1.8?

I would like to change front brake pads on my vauxhall vectra 1.8 52 plate but am not sure how to remove old ones.
Peter Cook, April 2008


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how do i change front disc and pad on a vectra 1.8

matthew b, November 2012
1. Remove wheel ( assuming you know how )
2. Remove retaining clip/spring
3. remove caliper guide bolts ( these are protected by a rubber sheath, remove plastic cap and unscrew 7mm allen key required
4 slide outer pad from caliper
5 Pull other pad from caliper
6 Push back piston to allow new pads to be inserted ( I used 2 small clamps/spreaders in spreader mode find in B&Q in tool section )
7 fit pads and refit in reverse order.
I am in the process of doing this job myself but I'm having trouble getting hold of a 7 mm allen key hope you have better luck.

Quoggy, February 2009
how do i change rear pads on 2001 vauxhall vectra

john, April 2008
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