940 caliper bracket/carrier -still available?

bluesntwos · Apr 7th, 2018, 21:56

The 940 was making a grinding sound and when I checked the brakes, one of the pads was down to the metal whilst the other was barely worn. It turns out one of the caliper slide pins had seized. Unfortunately whilst trying to remove it it has sheared off and part of it is still inside the caliper bracket. Unfortunately it won't come out. Any tips? Or is it a new bracket and if so, are they still available? I've had a quick look around the internet and they don't seem very common. Plus I will need new slide pins and rubbers as well. Thanks.

(1995 Volvo 940 est with Lucas brake calipers)

Casheye · Apr 8th, 2018, 07:05

Send THIS GUY a message on ebay. He's always breaking Volvos and could probably help you out. Or check on sites like Polar Parts or MisterAuto as they usually stock those kind of parts.

You could always send the callipers off to a refurb company. I've used Big Redd before. I think it was about £100 for the pair and they came back looking like new.

bluesntwos · Apr 8th, 2018, 09:40

Hi, thanks for the info. Just to clarify it's the caliper bracket and not the actual caliper itself that has got the stuck bolt.

aardvarkash10 · Apr 8th, 2018, 10:00

heat and beat.

Get the bracket VERY hot - cherry red. A gas axe or similar is required.

Smack the pin through while its hot.

It will move.

Jebus · Apr 8th, 2018, 20:38

They are still available from Volvo if you get really stuck.

rwdkev · Apr 12th, 2018, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casheye

Send THIS GUY a message on ebay. He's always breaking Volvos and could probably help you out.

I was going to suggest the same. He broke a 940 only a few weeks ago.

bluesntwos · Apr 13th, 2018, 20:42

Thanks very much guys for all your help.

bluesntwos · Apr 20th, 2018, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jebus

They are still available from Volvo if you get really stuck.

Just to clarify Volvo can still get these but they are 'classic parts' so come from Sweden. Was quoted around £50 with a lead time of between 2 and 6 weeks.

lynns hubby · Apr 21st, 2018, 10:53

Pins are readily available http://www.brakesint.co.uk/ they may even have the carriers. Get the old carrier to an engineering shop who can drill out the snapped pin and keep it as a spare if nothing else.

rwdkev · Apr 21st, 2018, 13:17

Did you try heating up? Or drilling out the pin? Or soaking then using a screw extractor? I've got a spare sliding pin if you need one.

Apr 7th, 2018, 21:56	#1
bluesntwos Member Last Online: Jul 10th, 2023 13:56 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chorley, Lancashire	940 caliper bracket/carrier -still available? The 940 was making a grinding sound and when I checked the brakes, one of the pads was down to the metal whilst the other was barely worn. It turns out one of the caliper slide pins had seized. Unfortunately whilst trying to remove it it has sheared off and part of it is still inside the caliper bracket. Unfortunately it won't come out. Any tips? Or is it a new bracket and if so, are they still available? I've had a quick look around the internet and they don't seem very common. Plus I will need new slide pins and rubbers as well. Thanks. (1995 Volvo 940 est with Lucas brake calipers)

Apr 8th, 2018, 20:38	#5
Jebus VOC Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 17:49 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Aberdeen	They are still available from Volvo if you get really stuck. __________________ 1992 2.0 SE Turbo Wentworth, now with b230ft & M90 2005 S60 2.0T the baby T5

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Apr 8th, 2018, 07:05	#2
Casheye Senior Member Last Online: Today 10:43 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hayle	Send THIS GUY a message on ebay. He's always breaking Volvos and could probably help you out. Or check on sites like Polar Parts or MisterAuto as they usually stock those kind of parts. You could always send the callipers off to a refurb company. I've used Big Redd before. I think it was about £100 for the pair and they came back looking like new.

Apr 8th, 2018, 09:40	#3
bluesntwos Member Last Online: Jul 10th, 2023 13:56 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chorley, Lancashire	Hi, thanks for the info. Just to clarify it's the caliper bracket and not the actual caliper itself that has got the stuck bolt.

Apr 8th, 2018, 10:00	#4
aardvarkash10 Master Member Last Online: Oct 8th, 2022 22:22 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Auckland	heat and beat. Get the bracket VERY hot - cherry red. A gas axe or similar is required. Smack the pin through while its hot. It will move.

Apr 13th, 2018, 20:42	#7
bluesntwos Member Last Online: Jul 10th, 2023 13:56 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chorley, Lancashire	Thanks very much guys for all your help.

Apr 21st, 2018, 10:53	#9
lynns hubby Master Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 09:25 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Great Yarmouth	Pins are readily available http://www.brakesint.co.uk/ they may even have the carriers. Get the old carrier to an engineering shop who can drill out the snapped pin and keep it as a spare if nothing else.

Apr 21st, 2018, 13:17	#10
rwdkev VOC member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 18:04 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dudley	Did you try heating up? Or drilling out the pin? Or soaking then using a screw extractor? I've got a spare sliding pin if you need one.

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