945TG Front Brake Rotor Replacement

My 1994 945TG (w/ABS) front brake rotors are quite worn and I would like to
replace them myself. I looked at the Haynes manual and found it pretty
useless. Does anyone know of a site that has good, detailed instructions on
replacing the front rotors, with photos? Also, before I install the new
rotors, do I need to have them turned or are they generally turned at the
factory?

 

Replacing the rotors is pretty much a no brainer once you get the wheel off.
There's a couple bolts to remove the caliper and then a bolt that holds the
rotor on, it should come right off after removing that and you can put the
calipers back together with new pads. Be sure to use anti squeel compound,
decent quality pads, and lubricate the brake hardware. I use a C clamp to
push the pistons back into the bore with the old pads in place before
installing new pads. Any generic manual on doing brake work can cover that
part. No need to turn the rotors, they're ready to go right out of the box,
turning them just wastes thickness and is generally not done at all anymore,
when rotors wear they just get replaced.

 

It is a very easy job to change front rotors. The rotors should be fitted as
they come, as they have been surfaced before leaving factory.

What could be easier then removing the wheel, undoing the calliper bolts and
swinging calliper up out of the way, undoing the spigot bolt (locates wheel
correctly against rotor) and taking a hide-faced mallet to the rotor if it is a
bit stiff, usually with corrosion.

Cheers, Peter.



: My 1994 945TG (w/ABS) front brake rotors are quite worn and I would like to
: replace them myself. I looked at the Haynes manual and found it pretty
: useless. Does anyone know of a site that has good, detailed instructions on
: replacing the front rotors, with photos? Also, before I install the new
: rotors, do I need to have them turned or are they generally turned at the
: factory?
:
:

 

Excellent - it sounds straightforward.

I have heard that there are other options for pads and rotors than Volvo
replacement parts. Specifically, I was told to use Zimmerman rotors and
Textar or Mintex/TMD pads.

Does anyone have information or a recommendation on non-Volvo rotors and
pads?

Greg

 

EBC Greenstuff seem to work quite well. I am using these with cheapo
rotors and there is a lot less dust as well as braking performance
being better.

Sean

 

There's lots of options, I've had good luck with Brembo rotors and PBR pads
but there's plenty of good stuff otu there.