Brakes: - V70 Front Calliper Slide Pin - Tork or Allen, Size ???

phatboy130 · Sep 4th, 2023, 11:16

Hi Guys,

Apologies, can't search this on forum via my android tablet, what size and type is the front Calliper Slide pins? Allen or torx, and size? Don't want to get caught out without right size or tool !!

Cheers,

Jay.

volvo again · Sep 4th, 2023, 15:43

I think it's a 7mm allen key, but later pins are torx fitting

ITSv40 · Sep 4th, 2023, 17:42

7mm Allen.

Martin Cox · Sep 4th, 2023, 23:38

Or, like me, you may have both.

One caliper is original and has the Allen heads , the other was replaced and has the Torx fittings. I can't remember the sizes though.

Martin

1998 V70 Tdi Auto

Whyman · Sep 5th, 2023, 05:34

It’s 9 mm on my XC60 which doesn’t come in the standard sets so I had to buy one.

DaveNP · Sep 5th, 2023, 07:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin Cox

Or, like me, you may have both.

One caliper is original and has the Allen heads , the other was replaced and has the Torx fittings. I can't remember the sizes though.

Martin

1998 V70 Tdi Auto

LOL
I was salvaging some old kit for parts at work yesterday, 'all' of our stuff uses metric nuts and bolt either allen, torx or hex heads, I struggled to find the appropriate spanner but then realised someone had used imperial AF nuts and bolts for random bits! Needless to say whilst we save nuts and bolts for reuse the AF ones went into the bin.

phatboy130 · Sep 9th, 2023, 20:05

Did the drivers side, it was a 7 mm Allen, probably same on other side, will see tomorrow, it's a 2000 model year but refurb Calliper were fitted about 4 years ago.

Was going to fit the missing brake shield that I had to snap off on the roadside a while ago due to rust failure that caused it to snag on the wheel, but didn't bother in the end as the bolts were so corroded on the heads they'd need drilling out, it's not an mot issue anyway.

Will see what passengers side shield is like tomorrow when I do that side 🤔

phatboy130 · Sep 10th, 2023, 19:32

Passenger side pads done today, 7 mm hex also. Brake shield was in fairly good shape so couldn't be arsed to strip off the disc to remove it to match the drivers side without one, will probably let it rust away till it snaps off lol.

Routine bleed / flush planned in next few days.

Sep 4th, 2023, 11:16	#1
phatboy130 1999 V70 XT Auto Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:51 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Devon	V70 Front Calliper Slide Pin - Tork or Allen, Size ??? Hi Guys, Apologies, can't search this on forum via my android tablet, what size and type is the front Calliper Slide pins? Allen or torx, and size? Don't want to get caught out without right size or tool !! Cheers, Jay. __________________ Previous: 740 / 850 / V70 / 440 Current: 1999 V70 XT Auto

Sep 4th, 2023, 15:43	#2
volvo again Master Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 11:03 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	I think it's a 7mm allen key, but later pins are torx fitting __________________ 1998 V70 2.5 Auto & Supercharged Mercedes C Class...

Sep 4th, 2023, 17:42	#3
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 07:32 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	7mm Allen. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Sep 5th, 2023, 05:34	#5
Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:02 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	It’s 9 mm on my XC60 which doesn’t come in the standard sets so I had to buy one. __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

Sep 9th, 2023, 20:05	#7
phatboy130 1999 V70 XT Auto Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:51 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Devon	Did the drivers side, it was a 7 mm Allen, probably same on other side, will see tomorrow, it's a 2000 model year but refurb Calliper were fitted about 4 years ago. Was going to fit the missing brake shield that I had to snap off on the roadside a while ago due to rust failure that caused it to snag on the wheel, but didn't bother in the end as the bolts were so corroded on the heads they'd need drilling out, it's not an mot issue anyway. Will see what passengers side shield is like tomorrow when I do that side 🤔 __________________ Previous: 740 / 850 / V70 / 440 Current: 1999 V70 XT Auto

Sep 4th, 2023, 23:38	#4
Martin Cox VOC Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:24 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hull	Or, like me, you may have both. One caliper is original and has the Allen heads , the other was replaced and has the Torx fittings. I can't remember the sizes though. Martin 1998 V70 Tdi Auto

Sep 10th, 2023, 19:32	#8
phatboy130 1999 V70 XT Auto Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:51 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Devon	Passenger side pads done today, 7 mm hex also. Brake shield was in fairly good shape so couldn't be arsed to strip off the disc to remove it to match the drivers side without one, will probably let it rust away till it snaps off lol. Routine bleed / flush planned in next few days. __________________ Previous: 740 / 850 / V70 / 440 Current: 1999 V70 XT Auto

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