V70: - caliper binding

paul goodey · Feb 17th, 2009, 10:17

Hi guys, just changed my front discs and pads, all went fine but now the drivers side has started to bind. I thought the rubber seal looked abit knackered on the piston caliper, should have just addressed it when i had it off.
Now im thinking do i just get a caliper repair kit and give it a good service £10 or just buy a new caliper at £35, just wondered if anyones use the repair kit and how easy there are to fit??

V70 Windsurfer · Feb 18th, 2009, 17:08

I purchased a kit from partsforvolvos and it is a relatively easy fit, just use lots of brake fluid as a lubricant to get the new dust cover over, and ensure you don't pinch it. The use of an air line makes it easier to get the existing piston out, or failing that make sure you pump the pedal gently to extract the piston as much as you can before clamping of the brake hose. Have fun, regards, Jon

Feb 17th, 2009, 10:17	#1
paul goodey Junior Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2009 23:00 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: saffron walden	caliper binding Hi guys, just changed my front discs and pads, all went fine but now the drivers side has started to bind. I thought the rubber seal looked abit knackered on the piston caliper, should have just addressed it when i had it off. Now im thinking do i just get a caliper repair kit and give it a good service £10 or just buy a new caliper at £35, just wondered if anyones use the repair kit and how easy there are to fit??

Feb 18th, 2009, 17:08	#2
V70 Windsurfer Bloody nice bloke Last Online: Jan 11th, 2023 12:30 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Devizes	I purchased a kit from partsforvolvos and it is a relatively easy fit, just use lots of brake fluid as a lubricant to get the new dust cover over, and ensure you don't pinch it. The use of an air line makes it easier to get the existing piston out, or failing that make sure you pump the pedal gently to extract the piston as much as you can before clamping of the brake hose. Have fun, regards, Jon __________________ Volvo V70 Classic TDI (1998), 200000miles, averaging over 48mpg (best 52.07mpg @ 60mph). Best Volvo I've ever owned and still going strong. Purchased in 2006 at 104000 miles; Sold at 212000miles in 2014. Volvo XC70 D5 (2009) with 27000miles

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