Hi all, My apologies of this is in the wrong forum. If so, please feel free to move it, or direct me to where I should post. I'm going to look at a used 2009 XC70 T6 tomorrow, and am wondering if there's anything in particular that I should pay close attention to. Is there something on this model th...

Erik, I forgot to mention that once you have a SEIZED rear caliper, chances are one of the pistons is corroded. So, you have 2 options: 1. Buy 2 brand new pistons (38-mm type, detail in the link above), then replace the seal, boot (ATE brand). 2. Buy the rebuilt caliper from NAPA for about $55. The...

The thing is, that I didn't pay much for the vehicle, so I don't want to put too much money into it. You've got that backwards, I think. :D :D The Volvo Gods eventually extract their tithe. Push some fluid out of the caliper and if it is dirty brown, consider just replacing the caliper. Once they g...

The control arm: consider replacing a pair as when the Left goes the Right follows soon. The reason I say do this in a pair is that: on the long run, you save alignment costs. The Rear Caliper: search for the brake overhaul I wrote a while back. The 11-mm nut between the metal line and the caliper ...

Welcome to MVS! The control arm bushings can't be replaced separately, the entire control arm has to be replaced. If you have the time, knowledge, and most importantly the interest, then you can rebuild the caliper yourself. FCP carries a rebuild kit. As far as parts go any of the MVS sponsors list...

Hi there, I've been lurking here for a while. I bought a 2000 s70 recently with low kms (132000km) and no rust. I was advised when I purchased the car that the front left tie rod may need to be replaced. There is some side to side play when we had it up on the lift. The mechanic suggested that I rep...