brake pads

macleod1914 · Jul 16th, 2007, 18:32

hi i've to change my brake pads not done this before got my haynes manual it tells me i will need a special tool its the rear brake pads what tools will i need ? s40 1.8 petrol 98 thanks callum

manoman48 · Jul 16th, 2007, 18:43

I believe it is called a caliper wind-in tool, which is available from any motor factor or even (gulp) Halfords.

Some people have modified existing tools or used a large flat blade screwdriver, but I would advise getting the right tool for the job.

macleod1914 · Jul 16th, 2007, 19:08

hi can you tell me what tools other than a flat blade screwdriver will i need any other spanners etc ? i don't have a lot of tools just want to know exactly what i need in case i need to buy anything?

manoman48 · Jul 16th, 2007, 20:26

Having not done the job myself on my Volvo I couldn't say with any great certainty. You may end up spending more money on tools than if you just got your local garage to fit the pads.

pphilpot · Jul 16th, 2007, 20:57

I replaced the 'special tool' with a pair of long nosed pliers - just open them, put the ends in the recesses and push and twist. Make sure you loosen the cap of the brake fluid dubrey in the engine bay...

4 forty · Jul 16th, 2007, 21:51

http://volvospeed.com/Repair/40rearBrakes.php

as stated by previous replies, pliers etc can be utilized, a pair or mole grips with a steel strip in the jaws can also be used, the key factor being, you must turn whilst pushing the piston in at the same time.

view the above post.

paul

Jul 16th, 2007, 18:32	#1
macleod1914 New Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2007 08:28 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: newark	brake pads hi i've to change my brake pads not done this before got my haynes manual it tells me i will need a special tool its the rear brake pads what tools will i need ? s40 1.8 petrol 98 thanks callum

Jul 16th, 2007, 19:08	#3
macleod1914 New Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2007 08:28 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: newark	what tools hi can you tell me what tools other than a flat blade screwdriver will i need any other spanners etc ? i don't have a lot of tools just want to know exactly what i need in case i need to buy anything?

Jul 16th, 2007, 21:51	#6
4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	how to replace rear pads http://volvospeed.com/Repair/40rearBrakes.php as stated by previous replies, pliers etc can be utilized, a pair or mole grips with a steel strip in the jaws can also be used, the key factor being, you must turn whilst pushing the piston in at the same time. view the above post. paul

Jul 16th, 2007, 18:43	#2
manoman48 Master Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2023 11:20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sc.unthorpe	I believe it is called a caliper wind-in tool, which is available from any motor factor or even (gulp) Halfords. Some people have modified existing tools or used a large flat blade screwdriver, but I would advise getting the right tool for the job.

Jul 16th, 2007, 20:26	#4
manoman48 Master Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2023 11:20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sc.unthorpe	Having not done the job myself on my Volvo I couldn't say with any great certainty. You may end up spending more money on tools than if you just got your local garage to fit the pads.

Jul 16th, 2007, 20:57	#5
pphilpot Premier Member Last Online: Jan 19th, 2024 15:24 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk	I replaced the 'special tool' with a pair of long nosed pliers - just open them, put the ends in the recesses and push and twist. Make sure you loosen the cap of the brake fluid dubrey in the engine bay...

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