Front

Replacing the front brake calipers

Removal

Collect the brake fluid
Remove the wheel.





Secure the pedal in the depressed position. Use a pedal jack.
Clean the brake caliper thoroughly.
Remove the protective cap from the bleed nipple.
Install a plastic hose on the nipple.
Open the bleed nipple. Collect the brake fluid in a container (bottle). Shut the bleed nipple.

Remove the securing spring and locating pins





Slacken off the brake hose (4) from the brake caliper half a turn.

Remove:
- the securing spring (3) carefully so that it does not deform
- the protective caps (1) from the two locating pins (2)
- the locating pins, use a hex socket 7 mm.

Remove the brake caliper and brake pads





Remove:
- the brake caliper from the holder
- the brake hose from the brake caliper. Drain the remaining brake fluid
- the brake pads.

Note: Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake pads are removed.

Installation

Install the brake pads and brake caliper





Install:
- the brake hose (4) in the brake caliper. Do not tighten the hose yet
- the brake pads
- the brake caliper.

Install the locating pins (2) in the brake caliper
Check the rubber sleeves of the locating pins. Replace if necessary.
Lubricate the locating pins using grease, P/N 1161325-4.
Insert the locating pins into the rubber sleeves. The pins should slide into the sleeves easily.
Tighten the locating pins. Tighten to 30 Nm. Install the protective caps and the securing spring (3).
Tighten the brake hose in the caliper. Tighten to 18 Nm

Check the brake hose
Ensure that the brake hose is not twisted. If necessary alter the hose at the other end (brake pipe end).

Note: If the brake hose is twisted it may rub against the tire, rim or wheel arch. This could cause the circuit to fail.

Fill and bleed the brake system

Note: Use only Volvo Genuine parts brake fluid (Volvo DOT 4+).





Check:
- the function of the brakes after bleeding. Check that there is no leakage
- the brake fluid level. Depress the brake pedal a few times. Check the level of the brake fluid reservoir. Top up if necessary.

Install the wheel
Installing wheels