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Title: Corsa Brakes.....Anything missing?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 July 2012, 14:39:12
Do I have all the parts required to change the discs and pads on a 53 plate Corsa?

I have absolutely no idea if it's a Corsa A...B...C..............X..Y...Z..

I note there are no pins or shims...........and the pads are not identical.

(http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae183/janbowles/use9a.jpg)

(http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae183/janbowles/use9b.jpg)
Title: Re: Corsa Brakes.....Anything missing?
Post by: Lazydocker on 28 July 2012, 15:28:15
Should have (if my memory serves me right) :y

Don't forget to clean the discs with brake cleaner (or another solvent) to remove any oil traces from the packing :y
Title: Re: Corsa Brakes.....Anything missing?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 July 2012, 15:50:06
Should have (if my memory serves me right) :y

Don't forget to clean the discs with brake cleaner (or another solvent) to remove any oil traces from the packing :y


Thanks, LD. I recently changed the rear pads on the MV6.........and I had to reuse the pins. Looks like there are no retaining pins on the front brakes. :y
Title: Re: Corsa Brakes.....Anything missing?
Post by: martin42 on 28 July 2012, 15:56:01
no pins needed,just undo 1 bolt on caliper and lift up  :y
Title: Re: Corsa Brakes.....Anything missing?
Post by: Andy B on 28 July 2012, 15:57:02
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Thanks, LD. I recently changed the rear pads on the MV6.........and I had to reuse the pins. Looks like there are no retaining pins on the front brakes. :y

There are no pins on the front of your Omega either  ::) ::)
If a Corsa is anything like its bigger brother (ie Astra) there's an anti rattle clip that goes over the top of the caliper & pads.  :-\
Title: Re: Corsa Brakes.....Anything missing?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 July 2012, 16:52:44
no pins needed,just undo 1 bolt on caliper and lift up  :y


Sounds easy enough.......even for a novice mechanic such as myself. :y
Title: Re: Corsa Brakes.....Anything missing?
Post by: Omegatoy on 28 July 2012, 21:10:48
wot no copperslip? :o
Title: Re: Corsa Brakes.....Anything missing?
Post by: Andy B on 28 July 2012, 21:33:10
wot no copperslip? :o

Maybe GixerChris is helping ...................  ::) ::) ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Corsa Brakes.....Anything missing?
Post by: noel on 29 July 2012, 06:51:03
wot no copperslip? :o
good point  ;)
Title: Re: Corsa Brakes.....Anything missing?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 July 2012, 10:47:52
wot no copperslip? :o


This little lot set me back £65......(sadly no TC)

GM should include the copperslip for that money. Tight bastards.