how to replace my front brakes and rotors on my 850 volvo?

momentos · Post by **momentos** » 15 Mar 2006, 15:56

i have never replaced brakes and rotors on a volvo is this an easy process? what kind of brakes pads are recommended?

Thank you

Jot · Post by **Jot** » 15 Mar 2006, 17:16

Try Volvospeed.com

Post by **pfeener** » 15 Mar 2006, 17:28

Easy DIY job. I like the genuine Volvo pads, but they are dusty. The only tool you'll need is a 7MM hex socket and a regular metric socket set. I like the Brembo rotors. (just plain old rotors; not drilled) I usually get them from FCPGroton and like the previous post said, if you search here and on volvospeed.com, you'll pick up a ton of information. There's a lot of different choices out there for brakes and rotor and there's no one right choice for everyone, you'll read about a lot of different opinions.

bryang · Post by **bryang** » 15 Mar 2006, 19:47

Try ozbrick.com, they have illustrated, step by step instructions....

momentos · Post by **momentos** » 16 Mar 2006, 07:41

thank you so much I love this site!

pfeener wrote:Easy DIY job. I like the genuine Volvo pads, but they are dusty. The only tool you'll need is a 7MM hex socket and a regular metric socket set. I like the Brembo rotors. (just plain old rotors; not drilled) I usually get them from FCPGroton and like the previous post said, if you search here and on volvospeed.com, you'll pick up a ton of information. There's a lot of different choices out there for brakes and rotor and there's no one right choice for everyone, you'll read about a lot of different opinions.

momentos · Post by **momentos** » 16 Mar 2006, 07:44

thanks for your help I will look into that site...

bryang wrote:Try ozbrick.com, they have illustrated, step by step instructions....

bryang · Post by **bryang** » 16 Mar 2006, 10:22

momentos wrote:thanks for your help I will look into that site...

bryang wrote:Try ozbrick.com, they have illustrated, step by step instructions....

Let me know if you can't find the right link - I was just out there a few nights ago studying their instructions as I have to do this job soon as well....

Bryan