2008 v70 rear brake pad replacement

[Pierre]

Hi all. Considering replacing rear pads at home. Anyone found any difficulties with this as I hav`nt done it on a vehicle with electronic handbrake before??

[Clan]

The motors have to be retracted by connecting to the volvo workshop computer , only then can the pistons be squeezed back in .. Then the motors have to be re set and an installation check done .

[Pierre]

Thanks for that Clan pleased I didn`t start. Trip to Volvo it is then!!!

[dannynic]

You can get tools to do this for you. Try googling Volvo EPB tool. There is a few on the market now. I've never used one though although I will soon!

[Sanzomat]

My rear pads are getting thin (less than 3mm of friction material left). The dealer wants over £140 to change them but I've seen the pads for less than £30 delivered. I've replaced pads on many cars before and consider myself to be a competent DIY mechanic (having prepared and serviced successful rally cars back in the day!) I understand that you need to use a special tool to retract/reset the electronic parking brake. I've seen a number on the market but the cheapest seems to be the Autel EST201 at around £70. Has anyone used this on the Volvo? Various suppliers of the bit of kit say that the latest software release (V1.08) allows it to be used on Volvos but the Autel website only seems to have V1.03 and only lists it as compatible with Merc and VAG.
I was also wondering if anyone has succesfully managed to use a PC with an OBDII interface to retract/reset the EPB, if so what software is required.
Another option seems to be to buy an EPB reset tool and share it via the forum. I imagine that each of us will only use it (on a DIY basis) once every couple of years or even only once in the ownership of a car so buying one outright seems a waste (although if the machine is £70 and the pads £30 thats still a £40 saving over the dealer price). Is anyone interested in co-ownership?

[Clan]

rear pads on these cars with electric parking brakes are wearing faster than the fronts , between 18000 miles and 30000 seems to be an average life at the moment so you may be changing them more often that planned !

[notthestig]

Originally Posted by Sanzomat

My rear pads are getting thin (less than 3mm of friction material left). The dealer wants over £140 to change them but I've seen the pads for less than £30 delivered. I've replaced pads on many cars before and consider myself to be a competent DIY mechanic (having prepared and serviced successful rally cars back in the day!) I understand that you need to use a special tool to retract/reset the electronic parking brake. I've seen a number on the market but the cheapest seems to be the Autel EST201 at around £70. Has anyone used this on the Volvo? Various suppliers of the bit of kit say that the latest software release (V1.08) allows it to be used on Volvos but the Autel website only seems to have V1.03 and only lists it as compatible with Merc and VAG.

I bought one of the EST201 units and upgraded it to allow for the Volvo EPB deactivation but haven't used it yet. PM me your email address and I can send you the screens of what it displays etc.

I have made it to 107,000kms on the original F & R pads but the rears need doing very soon...

[quevatre]

Originally Posted by Clan

The motors have to be retracted by connecting to the volvo workshop computer , only then can the pistons be squeezed back in .. Then the motors have to be re set and an installation check done .

Hi. I have just replaced the rear discs and pads on my 2008 V70 and it was simple. Once the calipers are off, remove the electric motors and use a torque drive to wind the calliper in by turning the screw clockwise until it stops.

Push the piston back as normal and replace everything as normal. Once the car is off the ramp/jack, start the motor and pump the pedal a few times to bed the pads against the disc as normal. Then, press the park brake on then off three times.

No computer. No warning lights. No hassle.

Hope this helps.

[TeamG]

Originally Posted by quevatre

Hi. I have just replaced the rear discs and pads on my 2008 V70 and it was simple. Once the calipers are off, remove the electric motors and use a torque drive to wind the calliper in by turning the screw clockwise until it stops.

Push the piston back as normal and replace everything as normal. Once the car is off the ramp/jack, start the motor and pump the pedal a few times to bed the pads against the disc as normal. Then, press the park brake on then off three times.

No computer. No warning lights. No hassle.

Hope this helps.

Don’t remove the electric motors as the torx screws are very close to the plastic motor, corrode badly into the caliper and risk damage to both screws and motor housing. Just unplug the connector and use a 9v battery and a couple of wires to electrically wind the motor back. I posted pics in another thread that show this.

[MCFastybloke]

Can the calipers be set to a service position on a code reader like Icarsoft?