Rear brake pad change question

Feb 28th, 2006, 21:23

Looks like from what I've read that you don't have to remove the handbrake cable on an 03 S40 to get the caliper off. But I don't seem to have enough room to pull the caliper all the way out because the handbrake cable is tight. Any suggestions?? I can pull it almost out but not all the way, so I just put it back til I find out for sure. Do I need to pull it up a little harder??

Feb 28th, 2006, 21:36

first you need to slacken the hand brake cable nut,it's underneath the centre consol.Then remove both 12 mm bolts on the caliper,it is tight but will come off.Then change the brake pads,refit the caliper and then adjust the handbrake nut till there is 1/2 to 1mm of clearance between the lever and the lever stop on the caliper.Then and only then can the brake pedal be pressed,if it is pressed before the cable is adjusted then the handbrake performance won't be right.

Dandle · Feb 28th, 2006, 23:53

I didnt need to touch the handbrake when I did my rear pads. I just undid the bleed nipple and screwed the piston back in.

Viking V40 · Mar 1st, 2006, 20:07

Why do you have to open the bleed nipple to screw the piston back into the caliper? I need to replace the rear pads on my V40 soon so am interested in this thead.

Dandle · Mar 1st, 2006, 23:54

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Originally Posted by Viking V40

Why do you have to open the bleed nipple to screw the piston back into the caliper? I need to replace the rear pads on my V40 soon so am interested in this thead.

Your supposed to do this on any car with abs as just pushing the piston back in pushes any rubbish in the fluid back up the line and can damage the abs system. I have done it without releasing the bleed nipple(not on the T4 though due to price of bits if something does go wrong) as well with no bad out come but its not recommended.

Viking V40 · Mar 2nd, 2006, 19:57

Thanks for that information - and thanks to Paul as well for your message!

I didn't realise that muck could get passed back up through the ABS system and damage it. I did the front disks and pads the other week and pushed the piston on both sides back into the caliper a fair distance never thinking about the consequences.

I'll do the rear pads and be a lot more careful about what I'm doing.

Mar 16th, 2006, 23:01

I am now back online. Thanks for the reponses.
Paul can you please send the e-mail again?
My system has been down and my e-mail has been having errors, not allowing me to open any mail.

Feb 28th, 2006, 21:23	#1
mankaw Guest Location:	Rear brake pad change question Looks like from what I've read that you don't have to remove the handbrake cable on an 03 S40 to get the caliper off. But I don't seem to have enough room to pull the caliper all the way out because the handbrake cable is tight. Any suggestions?? I can pull it almost out but not all the way, so I just put it back til I find out for sure. Do I need to pull it up a little harder??

Feb 28th, 2006, 21:36	#2
cag Guest Location:	first you need to slacken the hand brake cable nut,it's underneath the centre consol.Then remove both 12 mm bolts on the caliper,it is tight but will come off.Then change the brake pads,refit the caliper and then adjust the handbrake nut till there is 1/2 to 1mm of clearance between the lever and the lever stop on the caliper.Then and only then can the brake pedal be pressed,if it is pressed before the cable is adjusted then the handbrake performance won't be right.

Feb 28th, 2006, 23:53	#3
Dandle Master Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 22:39 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ashford	I didnt need to touch the handbrake when I did my rear pads. I just undid the bleed nipple and screwed the piston back in.

Mar 1st, 2006, 20:07	#4
Viking V40 Still hanging in there Last Online: Dec 13th, 2011 22:02 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perthshire View Photos By: Viking V40	Why do you have to open the bleed nipple to screw the piston back into the caliper? I need to replace the rear pads on my V40 soon so am interested in this thead.

Mar 2nd, 2006, 19:57	#6
Viking V40 Still hanging in there Last Online: Dec 13th, 2011 22:02 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perthshire View Photos By: Viking V40	Thanks for that information - and thanks to Paul as well for your message! I didn't realise that muck could get passed back up through the ABS system and damage it. I did the front disks and pads the other week and pushed the piston on both sides back into the caliper a fair distance never thinking about the consequences. I'll do the rear pads and be a lot more careful about what I'm doing.

Mar 16th, 2006, 23:01	#7
mankaw Guest Location:	I am now back online. Thanks for the reponses. Paul can you please send the e-mail again? My system has been down and my e-mail has been having errors, not allowing me to open any mail.

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