Replacing the brake cable
■ Pull the emergency brake lever to the third notch.
■ Raise the car.
■ Measure the distance at the cable hook …
Daily Archives: January 10, 2014
Master cylinder replacement – Opel Kadett
Master cylinder replacement
The operation should begin with removing the brake fluid from the reservoir as completely as possible. Use a suction cup or syringe for this.
■ Unscrew the brake lines …
Bleeding the brake system – Opel Kadett
Bleeding the brake system
After each repair, which required disconnection of at least one brake hose, it is necessary to bleed the given circuit of the brake system. During a repair with a wider range …
Replace the brake fluid reservoir – Opel Kadett
Replace the brake fluid reservoir
ATE brake master cylinder
Tilt the tank to the side and pull it out of both plugs, which then remove from the master cylinder. Before installation …
Brake cylinder repair – Opel Kadett
Brake cylinder repair
In order to disassemble the cylinder, remove the rubber covers on both sides with a screwdriver and take out the internal elements one by one.
Wash all parts with brake fluid …
Checking and replacing the friction linings – Opel Kadett
Checking and replacing the friction linings
The thickness of the friction linings in all brake shoes is checked. The linings must be of this thickness, so that no rivet will align …
Steering gear repair – Opel Kadett
Steering gear repair – Opel Kadett
■ On both ends of the gearbox housing, remove the rubber inserts of the clamps and the seal on the end wall.
■ With each …
Steering gear replacement – Opel Kadett
The steering system consists of a steering mechanism with rack and pinion gears and length-adjustable steering rods. The steering gear cannot be adjusted, which is fastened …