Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads Vauxhall Astra

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 1h30–2h00 ~150–200£
Estimated time 1h30–2h00
Estimated labour cost ~150–200£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Astra K 2016-2022 22
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (B10XFL (LE1))
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (D10XFL (LE1))
  • 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHL (LIH))
  • 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHR (LIH))
  • 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHT (LIH))
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (B14XE (LV7))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14XFL (LE2+PL5))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14XFT (LE2))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (D14XFL (LE2+PL5))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (D14XFT (LE2))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (F14SHT (L3T))
  • 1.5 Turbo Diesel (F15DVC (LXD+PL5))
  • 1.5 Turbo Diesel (F15DVH (LXD))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTE (LWQ))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTR (LVK))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTU (LWV))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (D16DTI (LXO))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (D16DTR (LVK))
  • 1.6 Turbo Diesel (D16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 Turbo Petrol (B16SHT (LWC))
  • 1.6 Turbo Petrol (D16SHT (LWC))
Astra Mk III (F) 1992-2001 27
  • 1.4i 16V Petrol (X14XE)
  • 1.4i Petrol (14SE)
  • 1.4i Petrol (C14NZ)
  • 1.4i Petrol (X14NZ)
  • 1.4S Petrol (14NV)
  • 1.4Si Petrol (C14SE)
  • 1.6i 16V Petrol (X16XEL)
  • 1.6i Petrol (16LZ2)
  • 1.6i Petrol (16NZR)
  • 1.6i Petrol (C16NZ)
  • 1.6i Petrol (X16SZ)
  • 1.6i Petrol (X16SZR)
  • 1.6S Petrol (16SV)
  • 1.6Si Petrol (C16SE)
  • 1.7 D Diesel (17D)
  • 1.7 D Diesel (17DR)
  • 1.7 TD Diesel (TC4EE1 (17DT))
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (C18SEL)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (C18XE)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (C18XEL)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (X18XE)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (X18XE1)
  • 1.8i Petrol (C18NZ)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (C20XE)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (X20XEV)
  • 2.0i Petrol (20SEH)
  • 2.0i Petrol (C20NE)
Astra Mk IV (G) 1998-2007 26
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (X12XE)
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XE)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (X14XE)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XE)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP)
  • 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (X16SZR)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (X16XEL)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP)
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16XE)
  • 1.6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16SE)
  • 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z17DTL)
  • 1.7 DTi 16V Diesel (Y17DT)
  • 1.7 DTi Diesel (X17DTL)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (X18XE1)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XEL)
  • 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z18XE)
  • 2.0 16V OPC Petrol (X20XER)
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (X20XEV)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo OPC Petrol (Z20LET)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (Z20LET)
  • 2.0 Di 16V Diesel (X20DTL)
  • 2.0 Di 16V Diesel (Y20DTL)
  • 2.0 DTi 16V Diesel (Y20DTH)
  • 2.2 16V Petrol (Z22SE)
  • 2.2 DTi 16V Diesel (Y22DTR)
Astra Mk V (H) 2004-2012 25
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XEP)
  • 1.3 CDTi 16V (DPF) Diesel (Z13DTH)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEL)
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z14XEP)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16LET)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE1)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP)
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16XER)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTJ (LPV))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTR)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTH)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTJ)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTL)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTR)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (A18XER (2H0))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XE)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XER)
  • 1.9 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z19DTH)
  • 1.9 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z19DTJ)
  • 1.9 CDTi 8V Diesel (Z19DT)
  • 1.9 CDTi 8V Diesel (Z19DTL)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo (OPC) Petrol (Z20LEH)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (Z20LEL)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (Z20LER)
Astra Mk VI (J) 2010-2018 33
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTE (LSF))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (A14NEI (LUV))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (A14NEL (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (B14XER (LDD))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NEL (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14XEL (LDD))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14XER (LDD))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (B16XER (LDE))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo Petrol (A16LET (LLU))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo Petrol (A16XHT (LVP))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTL (LVM))
  • 1.6 GTC Petrol (B16SHT (LWC))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (A16SHT (LWC))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16SHL (LWC+PL5))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16SHT (LWC))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTC (LUE))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTE (LKR))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTF (LKR+PL1))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTJ (LPV))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTN (LUE))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTR (LPL))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTS (LUD))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (A18XER (2H0))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (A18XER (2H0+PL5))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo (OPC) Petrol (A20NFT (LHU))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo (OPC) Petrol (B20NFT (LHU))
  • 2.0 CDTi (GTC) Diesel (A20DTH (LBS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTH (LBS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTR (LBY))
Renew both front brake discs 1h30–2h00
Renew both rear brake discs 1h30–2h30

What is the role of brake discs and pads on a Vauxhall Astra?

When you press the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure pushes the brake caliper pistons, which press the brake pads against the rotating discs. Through friction, kinetic energy is converted into heat, slowing the vehicle.

When should you change the Vauxhall Astra front brake discs?

Brake discs should be measured with a micrometer; if below minimum thickness stamped on the disc, replacement is mandatory. Discs typically last 60,000–80,000 km. Always replace discs in pairs.

Why change discs and pads together on the Vauxhall Astra?

It is strongly recommended to change discs and pads together to ensure optimal braking performance. New pads on worn discs will not bed in properly, leading to reduced braking efficiency, noise, and uneven wear.

Is it difficult to change Vauxhall Astra front brake discs and pads?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: raise the vehicle, remove the wheel, unbolt the caliper and bracket, slide off the old disc, clean the hub face, fit the new disc, refit the bracket and caliper with new pads. Pump the brake pedal before driving.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Astra K 2016-2022 2016-2022 1.0 12V Petrol (B10XFL (LE1)), 1.0 12V Petrol (D10XFL (LE1)), 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHL (LIH)), 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHR (LIH)), 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHT (LIH)), 1.4 16V Petrol (B14XE (LV7)), 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14XFL (LE2+PL5)), 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14XFT (LE2)), 1.4 Turbo Petrol (… Diesel, Petrol
Astra Mk III (F) 1992-2001 1992-2001 1.4i 16V Petrol (X14XE), 1.4i Petrol (14SE), 1.4i Petrol (C14NZ), 1.4i Petrol (X14NZ), 1.4S Petrol (14NV), 1.4Si Petrol (C14SE), 1.6i 16V Petrol (X16XEL), 1.6i Petrol (16LZ2), 1.6i Petrol (16NZR), 1.6i Petrol (C16NZ), 1.6i Petrol (X16SZ), 1.6i Petrol (X16SZR), 1.6S Petrol (16SV)… Diesel, Petrol
Astra Mk IV (G) 1998-2007 1998-2007 1.2 16V Petrol (X12XE), 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XE), 1.4 16V Petrol (X14XE), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XE), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP), 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG), 1.6 16V Petrol (X16SZR), 1.6 16V Petrol (X16XEL), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16XE), 1.6, -LPG LPG,Pe… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Astra Mk V (H) 2004-2012 2004-2012 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XEP), 1.3 CDTi 16V (DPF) Diesel (Z13DTH), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEL), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z14XEP), 1.6 16V Petrol (A16LET (LLU)), 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16LET), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE1), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Pet… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Astra Mk VI (J) 2010-2018 2010-2018 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTE (LSF)), 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (A14NEI (LUV)), 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (A14NEL (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (B14XER (LDD)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NEL (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LU… Diesel, LPG, Petrol

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