Category: Brakes, Pads and Rotors

Everything to do with slowing, stopping, or keeping your Volvo stopped… Volvo brakes.

XC60 Vacuum Pump rebuild DIY - step-by-step with photos

XC60 T6 Vacuum Pump Rebuild – DIY Steps w/ Photos

MVS Contributor clinto details how to do a Vacuum Pump Rebuild on a XC60 T6, using a vacuum pump rebuild kit. Vacuum pump on my wife’s 2010 xc60 T6 was…

Post categories In Volvo XC60, Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Volvo Repair Documentation

2005 XC90 Front Passenger Brake Locks Up – Fix

Dale’s front right brake on his XC90 is locking up when he uses the brakes. This is a really serious problem, I think it goes without saying but here we are saying it anyway. What Joe found was the problem was in his XC90’s BCM/ABS unit’s valve component.

Post categories In Volvo XC90, Brakes, Pads and Rotors

Parts Review: No Love for Cardone Brakes

I purchased the Cardone rebuilt ultra calipers for about the $32 per corner (Rock Auto) – hard to beat that price. I was quoted 30 per corner locally…

Post categories In Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

Perfect Stop Brakes Review

This might be one you want to avoid. We have a discussion happening right now in the Volvo forum about Perfect Stop brakes (remanufactured). Neil bought them for…

Post categories In Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

ABS Pump Replacement DIY for 2001-2009 S60

New MVS Contributor ReWagner posts a great PDF that shows how to remove and replace the ABS pump in P2 Volvos… For some time I have had an…

Post categories In Volvo S60, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Volvo Repair Documentation

Stage 0 and So Much More… Fix List for a V70

MVS Contributor Sledddriver goes on an multi-month blistering repair & fix odyssey, taking his 1998 V70 T5 from the edge of roadworthiness to 100% functional and reliable… all for not…

Post categories In Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior, Volvo Climate Control: Heat & AC, Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo Suspension & Wheels, Lights: Headlights, Tail Lights, Map Light, Signals, Indicators, Bulbs Etc., Volvo Transmission, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Radiator & Fan, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Timing Belt, Belts, Hoses & Lines, Drivetrain, Latches, Mounts & Hardware, Restoration, Diagnostics - VIDA, VADIS, DiCE, OBD, Codes, Volvo Steering, Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Water Pump, Sensors, Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Gaskets & Related Pieces

Video: How To Do A Brake Fluid Flush DIY

Video of how to do a brake fluid flush, aka “bleed brakes” on your Volvo. Brake fluid flush – discussion and questions taken here

Post categories In Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo V50, Volvo S60, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo Fluids, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC60, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 2013+

How an Unrelated Part Can Void Your Insurance Claim

Good Rules to Know When Dealing With Insurance Claims MVS Forums member mrbrian200 sees his insurance claim voided after his Volvo got hit… because of his parking brake. Just so you…

Post categories In Volvo Experiences, Accidents, Insurance, Titles & Warranty, Brakes, Pads and Rotors

The Birth, Life & Death of an XC90 T6

Ok, that title was a little dramatic, but that’s the idea. MVS member XVTer bought a 2004 XC90 T6 a few years ago for his wife. In between the buying…

Post categories In Volvo Experiences, Volvo XC90, Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo Suspension & Wheels, Volvo Transmission, Volvo Exhaust, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Emissions and Fuel Economy, Volvo Buyer's Guide, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Volvo Keys, Remotes & Keyfobs, Restoration, Diagnostics - VIDA, VADIS, DiCE, OBD, Codes, Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Sensors, Cars 101, Volvo Repair Documentation, Tires, ECU, TCU, PNP, ETM & Other Modules, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

Fixing Up 99 S70 T5

MVS member Auburn T5 goes bananas on fixing up a 1998 Volvo S70 T5. Stage 0, new transmission, new struts, shocks and springs, you name it. Documented with…

Post categories In Volvo 850, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo Suspension & Wheels, Volvo Transmission, Volvo Exhaust, Volvo Fluids, Timing Belt, Belts, Hoses & Lines, Volvo C70, Restoration, Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo Repair Documentation

Big Brakes on Small Wheels

MVS Volvo Forums member Nevada1906 not only installs a 302mm big brake kit on his 850, he shaves the calipers down so they’ll fit in his 16-inch Columba…

Post categories In Volvo 850, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo Fluids, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo C70, Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

DIY 2005 XC90 2.5T Rear Brake (Parking Brake) Overhaul

MVS Volvo Forums writeup expert CN90 demonstrates how to DIY your 2005 XC90 2.5T rear brake (parking brake) overhaul, with many photos to illustrate his steps. 2005 XC90…

Post categories In Volvo XC90, Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Volvo Repair Documentation