rear brake pad replacement - Page 2

whitecar2010 · Apr 10th, 2013, 05:30

Could someone please post a scan of the instructions included in the Volvo OEM replacement pads that reference the electronic parking brake. I'm planning on using aftermarket ceramic so I won't have the benefit of the Volvo instructions.

Thanks!

dgarrett · Aug 16th, 2013, 10:46

Thanks to all those who answered to theis thread, just changed mine, only took an hour on my XC60.

Cheers

Conrad Jr · Nov 21st, 2014, 15:13

I can also confirm that this method works. I first tried the Autel EST201 electronic brake tool and it didn't work for me. I kept getting linking errors. All you need is a T30 to remove the 2 screws holding the motor to the caliper and a T40 to unwind the E brake motor. Then use a regular brake tool to compress the caliper. Once you are finished, engage the E brake to reset and you are good to go. It was pretty simple and no special tools!

whitecar2010 · Dec 1st, 2014, 03:25

Just made my change last week. I used the battery method to unwind the electronic motor to save the trouble of disassembly. Really worked well, but one tip... as mentioned previously you just apply 12v in the reverse polarity however nobody mentioned how to tell which direction is correct. The connector has a round end and a flat end. In order to engage the brake, the (+) is applied to the flat end. To make the brake pad change and unwind the motor, the (-) is applied to the flat end.

One other tip, it takes a good while (20-25 seconds?) to fully retract the caliper with the motor. So just let it run until it stops moving and don't be concerned (like I was) that it's taking too long. Lots of revolutions!

Phernbrook · Dec 10th, 2014, 09:11

Thanks to the Volvo Forum, I was able to work my way through this project. However, when it came to pushing the Calliper piston back into the full open position I was left scratching my head for a wee while. The solution turned out to be quite simple! After taking out the old pads. a) insert the new inside pad b) place the Calliper back in position c) then take two G Clamps and clamp them over the Calliper (position them over each the bolt hole) ... and then tighten them evenly. The piston is then in the full back piston. Fit the new outside pad, and get the Calliper back on ASAP, as the piston can begin to push out again. Fix back the bolts ... job done.

One question that is left unanswered? Great mention by the is made of the need to 'calibrate the brakes' by Online Volvo mechanics, and they seem to suggest that this can only be done with this specialist piece of kit that costs about the same price as a replacement set of brake pads. This has left me wondering, as my brake pedal is still a bit soft (could be that the pads are just wearing in)... or is it the lack of calibration?

calderaman · Dec 10th, 2014, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitecar2010

Could someone please post a scan of the instructions included in the Volvo OEM replacement pads that reference the electronic parking brake. I'm planning on using aftermarket ceramic so I won't have the benefit of the Volvo instructions.

Thanks!

I found the following detailed description albeit relating to the V70 that should help

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ear+brake+pads

muffking · Jul 4th, 2015, 16:51

Thanks to the members on his forum and its search search function a couple of years on, I have just changed the rear pads on my V60 by winding the callipers in by connecting a spare 12v battery and reversing the polarity on the motors connected to the callipers

ADBS65 · Aug 30th, 2015, 17:29

Hi
i managed to do this job, i removed the motor as described but regardless of what i did I could not get the the piston to go back. In the end i had take the piston out wind the operating collar back by hand along the bolt then reassemble. This happened both sides, certainly not seized just would not retract. I even loosened the bleed nipple thinking it may be hydraulic back pressure, but no different. Once reasembled iI bled the brakes and all seems fine. Any ideas why neither piston would wind in as described.
Thanks
Andy

organgrinder · Jan 25th, 2016, 08:32

Has anyone got a pdf or copy of the instruction that come in the box with the pads please?

cheers

Bri

organgrinder · Jan 29th, 2016, 12:23

Hi there.

Has anyone got a copy, pdf or a link for the OEM Volvo pad fitting instructions please?

Apr 10th, 2013, 05:30	#11
whitecar2010 New Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2015 01:41 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Shaker Heights, OH	Copy of Volvo instructions Could someone please post a scan of the instructions included in the Volvo OEM replacement pads that reference the electronic parking brake. I'm planning on using aftermarket ceramic so I won't have the benefit of the Volvo instructions. Thanks!

Nov 21st, 2014, 15:13	#13
Conrad Jr Steelers Fan Last Online: Nov 21st, 2014 15:15 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Melissa, TX	2010 XC60 Rear Pad Replacement I can also confirm that this method works. I first tried the Autel EST201 electronic brake tool and it didn't work for me. I kept getting linking errors. All you need is a T30 to remove the 2 screws holding the motor to the caliper and a T40 to unwind the E brake motor. Then use a regular brake tool to compress the caliper. Once you are finished, engage the E brake to reset and you are good to go. It was pretty simple and no special tools!

Dec 1st, 2014, 03:25	#14
whitecar2010 New Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2015 01:41 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Shaker Heights, OH	Polarity tip... Just made my change last week. I used the battery method to unwind the electronic motor to save the trouble of disassembly. Really worked well, but one tip... as mentioned previously you just apply 12v in the reverse polarity however nobody mentioned how to tell which direction is correct. The connector has a round end and a flat end. In order to engage the brake, the (+) is applied to the flat end. To make the brake pad change and unwind the motor, the (-) is applied to the flat end. One other tip, it takes a good while (20-25 seconds?) to fully retract the caliper with the motor. So just let it run until it stops moving and don't be concerned (like I was) that it's taking too long. Lots of revolutions!

Dec 10th, 2014, 09:11	#15
Phernbrook New Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2016 21:08 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Aberdeen	Volvo XC60 Rear Brake Pad Renewal Thanks to the Volvo Forum, I was able to work my way through this project. However, when it came to pushing the Calliper piston back into the full open position I was left scratching my head for a wee while. The solution turned out to be quite simple! After taking out the old pads. a) insert the new inside pad b) place the Calliper back in position c) then take two G Clamps and clamp them over the Calliper (position them over each the bolt hole) ... and then tighten them evenly. The piston is then in the full back piston. Fit the new outside pad, and get the Calliper back on ASAP, as the piston can begin to push out again. Fix back the bolts ... job done. One question that is left unanswered? Great mention by the is made of the need to 'calibrate the brakes' by Online Volvo mechanics, and they seem to suggest that this can only be done with this specialist piece of kit that costs about the same price as a replacement set of brake pads. This has left me wondering, as my brake pedal is still a bit soft (could be that the pads are just wearing in)... or is it the lack of calibration?

Aug 30th, 2015, 17:29	#18
ADBS65 Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2024 12:13 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wolverhampton	Hi i managed to do this job, i removed the motor as described but regardless of what i did I could not get the the piston to go back. In the end i had take the piston out wind the operating collar back by hand along the bolt then reassemble. This happened both sides, certainly not seized just would not retract. I even loosened the bleed nipple thinking it may be hydraulic back pressure, but no different. Once reasembled iI bled the brakes and all seems fine. Any ideas why neither piston would wind in as described. Thanks Andy __________________ Andy 2011 Volvo S60 ES D3 Manual

Aug 16th, 2013, 10:46	#12
dgarrett New Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2013 19:15 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Perth	Thanks to all those who answered to theis thread, just changed mine, only took an hour on my XC60. Cheers

Jul 4th, 2015, 16:51	#17
muffking Senior Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2018 13:04 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Lincs.	Thanks to the members on his forum and its search search function a couple of years on, I have just changed the rear pads on my V60 by winding the callipers in by connecting a spare 12v battery and reversing the polarity on the motors connected to the callipers

Jan 25th, 2016, 08:32	#19
organgrinder New Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2019 21:50 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Doncaster	XC 60 rear brake pad replacement Has anyone got a pdf or copy of the instruction that come in the box with the pads please? cheers Bri

Jan 29th, 2016, 12:23	#20
organgrinder New Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2019 21:50 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Doncaster	XC60 rear pad instructions Hi there. Has anyone got a copy, pdf or a link for the OEM Volvo pad fitting instructions please?

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