Hi my son has a 2001 v70 2.4 petrol N/A. we've just replaced front suspension, on restarting engine runs as normal until brake leaver is depressed then the engine starts to hunt getting progressively worse until engine stalls. can't find any obvious vacuum leaks. any ideas? On mine the vacuum is as...

pauluscamperman wrote: ↑24 Jul 2020, 15:17 Hi, the problem remains at all engine temps

Smoke test the vac system.
see robert diy youtube video for diy smoke tester.

Get them from Volvo or used from the breakers. I tried an aftermarket one and it didn't fit tight. I believe these are the same front-rear even if the top part looks different - so may use front ones on the rear calipers because it appears more solid. As for tapping I'm not expert but I tried once t...

Most ATE brake calipers have bleeder bolt size of M10 x 1.0.

Best is to remove a good bleeder bolt from the same axle and measure.

This is your likely PN:

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... w-30665014

That’s been my experience with broken bleeders too - cracks off just below the hex. So long as it’s not oozing brake fluid you should be able to shoot your wire through the nut and then just build it up and fill it in. Don’t let it cool, try to back it out while it’s still hot. The big downfall is i...

You can also bleed a caliper by cracking the brake hose

It’s messy , but it works. A large mixing tray from Lowe’s will catch all the brake fluid, about. $10

Long soak with penetrating oil. Then drill with a Left hand drill bit say 8mm if it is 10mm. Might just spin out the nipple when the bit bites. Left hand cuts counterclockwise (loosen). If not your have clearance to get a tap started.