I have a 2001 Astra and am trying to get the rear pads off. I can't work out how to release the pads so that I can swing the callipers up.

Daniel, September 2004

Remove the wheel. Before you go any further, use something to lever the discs apart from the disc, else you will have difficulties getting the new pads located. On the inside of the caliper are two rubber rods, as described by Alex. Remove the end-caps and use a 7 mm allen key on a socket wrench (you'll most likely need to do it like this to get the torque to loosen them). Undo both, and the main section of the caliper is release from the body. Remove the spring clip on the outside, and then remove the pads. Refitting is the reverse of this procedure (use new springs).

Ash from Wrexham, September 2004

this is just a guess but you can always give it a try, have a look behind the calipars for 2 rubber rods that have inserts on them. take them off and you should be able to see the sliders inside them, put a hex key in and take off the sliders and out comes the pads. hope this helps ;/

Alex from glasgow ;0, September 2004