Do you have to change the rotors when you change the pads? I have a 2001 V70 and the brake warning light came on. The mechanics said it was down to 10% and need to change them soon as well as the rotors because they're made of softer metals than American cars. He gave me a quote of $500 and some dol...

Do you have to change the rotors when you change the break pads? A mechanic at the local import repair shop said the rotors need to be changed with the pads because the European cars use softer metals for their rotors. He gave me an estimate of $500 and some dollars to change my break pads and put n...

I also have this problem with my 2001 V70 (not a XC though).
What exactly did you all remove in order to get to the wire harness?
Just the plastic molding in the rear driver-side corner? If so, how do you take that off without breaking any plastic pieces?