How easy is it,or hard possibly,to change the front brake pads on a Vauxhall 1700 Combo?

I am no mechanic,but quite capable of using tools and have carried out parts that have needed changing in the past.However,changing the pads is a more technical kind of work and needs done correctly for ovious reason.I have seen on the web that a special tool is required in order to depress the piston.



I would like some advice,also that advice maybe to leave alone and use a garage or someone with this experience,thats alright,no offence.

Thank you.How easy is it,or hard possibly,to change the front brake pads on a Vauxhall 1700 Combo?
Hi there it is a lot easier to change brake pads than brake shoes. as you say you are capable to use tools and have done in the past. once you have the Wheel off you will be able to suss out the procedure for taking of calliper you either have to take the whole thing of or just the brake pad holder.

as to needing a special tool well if it is a pressure calliper then All you need is a lever to push the piston back in before you take off calliper, if it is a screw piston then i usually find vice grips or adjustable wrench suffices to screw it back in to calliper. JockHow easy is it,or hard possibly,to change the front brake pads on a Vauxhall 1700 Combo?
It's actually rather easy but if you haven't seen it done yourself then have it done professionally. It's not an expensive repair so since your life depends on doing it correctly why take a chance, and since it will be your first time doing it if you damage something it could become expensive. It's probably about one hours labor and new pads are inexpensive. It might be a bit more than that if your rotors need to be turned or replaced. I'll guess at about 150 Euros.How easy is it,or hard possibly,to change the front brake pads on a Vauxhall 1700 Combo?
I always use a C clamp as long as the piston is compressed evenly and you do one at a time.How easy is it,or hard possibly,to change the front brake pads on a Vauxhall 1700 Combo?
Brake pads are normally fairly simple to replace. Remove the wheel, then you will normally have some bolts to undo to release the caliper, take the old pads out, clean up any flaky rusty bits off the caliper slides and then reassemble. Normally a G clamp is all you need to push the caliper piston back far enough to allow it to fit with the new (thicker) pads in place.



If you have any doubt about what you are doing, ask a competent person to give you a hand, or get it done by a garage. Brakes are not the sort of thing to get wrong on a car!