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2004 XC70 — Replacing Brake Front Pads And Rotors

My ’04 Xc70 has 107k miles and the rotors are just below minimum so I’ll be replacing them with new pads in the next couple of weeks. I…

Post categories In Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Cars 101, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Change Front Brake Pads, Rotors on Volvo XC90

Project: Change Front Brake Pads & Rotors “So I am going to replace the pads/rotors on my XC90, I am pretty excited that they are original and I…

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XC90 Needs New Front Brake Rotors at 40k Miles: Normal?

Front Brake Rotors — is 40k miles ok? Seems low? My wife has a 2006 XC90 with V8 and 18 inch wheels; we took it in for inspection…

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Volvo S80 Rear Brake Pad & Rotor Change

Ready for a Rear Brake Pad & Rotor Change? How to on S80 (and other P2) Volvo rear brake pad and rotor change.(I used the same procedure on…

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Did You Break The Volvo Wheel Lug?

OK, I’m going to assume your brother broke the wheel lugs off when he was removing the wheel. It might be better for you to just replace the wheel hub. It’ll be about the same money and you’ll end up with a new wheel hub/bearing…

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How New Volvo Brake Pads + Rotors Can Improve

It’s funny, most people when modding their cars, never think about upgrading the brakes. It’s usually bigger alloys, dump valves, induction kits, exhausts, sound system. But modding brakes is something that is usually on most folks “to do list”…

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Brake Pad and Rotor Job Checklist & Tutorial

remove tire
remove the spring clip on the caliper
remove the caliper (7MM hex socket required; remove the caps & the 7MM hex bolts that hold the caliper) …

Post categories In Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC