S70 pads for dummies

Discussion in 'Volvo S70' started by EBG, Nov 19, 2004.

  1. EBG

    EBG Guest

    I have a 98 S70 with 59K. I've had the front pads and rotors replaced and
    now the rear pads are done for but the rotors don't seem too bad....not
    nearly as worn as the fronts were.

    So, I'd like to just get some original volvo pads at the dealer and see if I
    can put them on myself. (never done it...on any vehicle).

    Can anyone point me to a web page with instructions for DIY
    replacement?.......thanks
     
    EBG, Nov 19, 2004
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  2. EBG

    Bonnet Lock Guest

    In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
    Not a web page, but if you like, I will email you some illustrated
    instructions - if you confirm that the email address at the top is genuine,
    or supply a different one.

    Briefly, the pads are located in the callipers by two pins which have to be
    drifted out (from the inboard side towards to outboard side) - noting the
    position of the anti-rattle spring. The pads then have to be moved apart to
    create some clearance - using a pair of pliers to squeeze the lug of the pad
    towards the outside edge of the calliper. *Never* lever against the disc
    (rotor). The pads can then be slid out, and new ones slid in - using a very
    thin smear of high temperature grease on the edges of the metal part of the
    pads. The anti-rattle spring and 2 pins then have to be re-fitted to hold it
    all in place, and the brakes applied a few times to push the new pads into
    contact with the discs.

    The whole job should take less than an hour, including jacking up the back
    of the car and removing (and subsequently replacing) the roadwheels.
     
    Bonnet Lock, Nov 19, 2004
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  3. EBG

    Jon Guest


    Get a Haynes manual - do a google search with "ISBN: 1859605737".

    Once you have it, you will be forever glad.

    Jon
     
    Jon, Nov 19, 2004
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  4. EBG

    EBG Guest

    That would be great !

    My email indeed is

    Thanks.
     
    EBG, Nov 19, 2004
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  5. EBG

    Jon Guest

    Re:
    Bad idea, the bots will pick it up quick.
     
    Jon, Nov 19, 2004
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  6. EBG

    Rob Guenther Guest

    My piece of advice (I'm a definate car repair novice as well... still need
    to invest in my ramps,(I have the axel stands), and a good car-jack... Glad
    Volvo gave a sturdy one for the 960's... we use it to jack up anything that
    needs jacking up... we have two VW's at home that come with scary looking
    jacks), don't work alone... Have someone there who's done a few brake jobs
    before... Makes the time more enjoyable, and if you run into a slight snag
    this person might know what to do.... Plus it gives you a person to open a
    bottle of beer at the end of the job with, and stare at your good work for
    an hour or so :).
     
    Rob Guenther, Nov 20, 2004
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  7. DISCS REPLACED AT 59K that's un real they the mechanics told me my sons
    Volvo needed new discs so I dared to ask what were they under measurement by
    they didn't know what the discs should be just guessed $$$$$$$$ they might
    be under .they were with in specification .
     
    John Robertson, Dec 20, 2004
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  8. I put a copy of the desired pages on this site a few months back when
    someone asked the same question. Search back and you should find it.
     
    Ken Hutchison, Dec 29, 2004
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