DIY Nexia caliper repair

In detail: do-it-yourself Nexia caliper repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

4. INNER STAPLE BODY
22. INNER PROTECTIVE CAPS FOR GUIDE SLEEVES

Removing the piston protective cover

4. INNER STAPLE BODY
7. PISTON PROTECTIVE COVER

Dismantling the guide bush

A. WOODEN BAR
B. VICE
C. COMPRESSED AIR HOSE TIP

4. INNER STAPLE BODY
9. PISTON
24. EXTERNAL PART OF THE CASE OF THE BRACKET

4. INNER STAPLE BODY
24. EXTERNAL PART OF THE CASE OF THE BRACKET

Removing the piston seal

A. WOODEN (PLASTIC) TOOL
B. VICE

4. INNER CALIPER BODY
8. PISTON SEAL

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It is forbidden to hold the piston with your fingers when pressing it out of the cylinder using compressed air. This could result in serious injury.

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Insert a 15–20 mm thick solid wood block into the caliper window when removing the piston.

The regular Nexia calipers are not particularly fond of. It happens that the block wedges, and besides, changing the blocks on them is rather inconvenient - it's hard to put everything in its place. The calipers from the Lanos are put in place of the standard calipers, while all problems disappear - nothing wedges anywhere, and changing the pads is very simple.

Let's start shooting the native Nexia support. Using the “19” wrench, unscrew the 2 bolts that hold the second half of the caliper. Then, clamp the shoe guides and remove part of the caliper.

Unscrewing the small bolt, remove the old brake disc. I change the brake disc not only because the caliper is being replaced. As a result of something, the old disk led and twisted. During braking, vibration was felt. This meant that some side of the brake disc was not flat and the brake pad was quickly eaten away.

If your brake disc is in good condition, it is not necessary to replace it.

The calipers come with brake pads. Therefore, it makes no sense to buy pads

Video (click to play).
  • 962 343 39 Front Left Brake Caliper
  • 962 343 40 Front Right Brake Caliper

We hook the caliper with a wire and hang it from the rack so as not to damage the brake hose

Any motorist, and not only knows that the braking system of a car is important and significant. Its duty is to reduce the speed of transport as soon as possible, up to a complete stop. Initially, the designers conceived: for greater efficiency, there should be several such systems.

On the Daewoo Nexia car, the coordinated work of three such systems is provided: parking, emergency and working.

The parking system is a handbrake. Its task is to keep the car stationary when parked. It is also used as a backup (emergency) option in the event of an unexpected failure of the working braking system. The role of a stupor is performed by the brakes on the rear wheels of the car.

The main one is the working braking system. To activate it, it is enough to press the pedal intended for this, providing a smooth decrease in speed.

Disc brakes are installed on the front axle of Daewoo Nexia, and drum brakes on the rear axle.

The brake disc, pads and caliper together make up the disc system. Above the rotating disc, a front caliper is fixed, which also has special grooves for engaging with the drive slave cylinders. The pads are tightly pressed against its body by means of springs. Acting as a "hydraulic vice", it ensures the safety of all road users: both car passengers and pedestrians, being the main element of the braking system.

Not every car enthusiast understands the principle of the brake from the point of view of physics. But it is important for everyone to ensure their smooth operation. To do this, it is necessary to identify the malfunction in time and carry out repairs.

On Daewoo Nexia, it is sometimes necessary to change the standard front calipers. There may be several reasons: the outer pad wears out, the cylinder seals let oil through, the guides rust from excess moisture and dirt. Therefore, in the event of a malfunction of one of the elements, it will be reasonable to replace the rest by purchasing a repair kit for the brake system. For this Daewoo model, the Lanos repair kit is perfect. The assembly of such a repair kit contains guide pins, seals, staples.

The advantages of changing are obvious:

  1. The mileage of brake pads will increase (instead of 15,000 km - 50,000)
  2. Increases braking efficiency by 30%

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Daewoo Nexia disc brake system
  1. Jack up the vehicle and remove the front wheel.
  2. Using a screwdriver as a lever, separate the pads from the drum and, after unscrewing the fastening bolts of the fingers, remove the "native" caliper.
  3. As for the brake hose: it is better to disconnect it while the "hydraulic vice" of the car is fixed. Take the hose into a pre-prepared jar (for dripping liquid).
  4. Then remove the pads together with the pressure plates. If the brake disc also needs to be replaced, remove it as well.
  5. Next, using a repair kit, install new parts.
  6. Carry out the work in the reverse order. To attach the hose, be sure to buy a new copper or aluminum washer, as it will be squeezed during operation.

The purchased kit also contains pads. Codes for purchase through 96234339 and 96234340. A kit intended for repairing Daewoo cars, consisting of pins, seals and brackets, made in China, comes under the code 93740249. Similarly, replacement is carried out on the other side.

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Front braking system Daewoo Nexia

After about 10,000 km, the Nexia's "hydraulic vice" begins to ring. The renovation is pretty straightforward. You need to buy spray lubricant and be patient.

Remove the wheel and use a 14 wrench to unscrew the two bolts holding the moving part of the caliper. Pull out guide pins and boots. Clean all parts from old grease. Coat all removed components with new grease and assemble the entire system. At the same time, do not lubricate the guides too much, since its excess is observed during assembly. The repair will not take more than half an hour.

To increase the service life of all components of the braking system, you can use their replacement with similar parts from the Opel Vectra car. Perfect fit on Nexia and front clamping brackets.