replacing brake pads

ryanv70 · Post by **ryanv70** » 25 Jun 2010, 20:20

hi i have a 98 v70 im going to be doing the brakes soon. is there any thing i should know. the car has abs. thanks for advice

Post by **jblackburn** » 25 Jun 2010, 20:33

Take a look at these guides:

http://volvospeed.com/850rbrake1.php

http://volvospeed.com/850fbrake1.php

They're about the same as any other car, but make sure you grease the backs of the pads or they will squeal like crazy!

I like the Volvo genuine pads, but I'm sure others will chime in with what they have used.

The parking brake shoes may need to be replaced; most of them at this age have fallen off their backing. Get into the back wheels and have a look around first - you can probably find the shoes at Advance or Autozone, aftermarket won't matter so much for those. Lee has a write-up on here, search 'parking brake repair' or something of that sort on the site.

ryanv70 · Post by **ryanv70** » 25 Jun 2010, 20:51

looks easy enough thanks for the info

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 25 Jun 2010, 22:11

Just some more info + pics for you. This is a nice easy job.

-> http://www.freewebs.com/dacvolvo/brakediscsandpads.htm

-> https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... =1&t=26487

-> https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... 6225#26225

vegasjetta · Post by **vegasjetta** » 27 Jun 2010, 12:56

I just did the front brakes on my 98 V70. The rotors and pads were replaced in February, but they used inferior semi-metallic pads. DO NOT USE THOSE. Napa had Ceramic pads for $45, it took me literally 1/2 hour to swap the new pads in. That includes a smoke break and eating pizza in between wheels.

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 27 Jun 2010, 13:59

vegasjetta wrote: That includes a smoke break...

Me too! lol