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GazW · Sep 16th, 2011, 10:04

Hi all, a quick few Q's, have just ordered 4 new discs and pads for my 57 C70 T5, all I need to know is what size allen keys? ( I use imperial with my job) and also, why can't I pick up AM Radio? It's an SE Lux, quite like listening to radio 5 Live, I get no AM whatsoever, ho hum, cheers

VenomS40 · Sep 16th, 2011, 10:18

If you press the AM/FM button on the headunit you get FM1 FM2 and AM1. You change between these by pressing the AM/FM button. If you've done this and its a case of not getting anything at all then I think its wise to get the dealers to have a look or a local garage.

Metblackrat · Sep 16th, 2011, 10:21

If it is the same as the S40 then you need a 7mm allen key.

GazW · Sep 16th, 2011, 10:30

7mm? Thank you v much! As for the radio, it picks up no AM signal but I don't want to place it in the hands of a dealer's paws to recieve a massive bill. Just wondered if anyone else had the same prob, thank you tho

Metblackrat · Sep 16th, 2011, 10:46

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Originally Posted by GazW

7mm? Thank you v much!

You won't find one in a standard set. I bought a 7mm allen socket for about £2 from Halfords.

Bigmunkynutz · Sep 16th, 2011, 14:07

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Originally Posted by Metblackrat

You won't find one in a standard set. I bought a 7mm allen socket for about £2 from Halfords.

Ditto although I got the whole set of 8 or 10 for about £12 figure there was more chance I'd use them than the one 7mm every 20-30k miles

GazW · Sep 23rd, 2011, 08:55

Hi again, hit a problem with the rear brakes, I can turn the piston but it won't retract. I'm guessing I have to loosen the handbrake cable, but don't know where to slacken the tension. Any ideas? Thanks

Metblackrat · Sep 23rd, 2011, 15:10

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Originally Posted by GazW

Hi again, hit a problem with the rear brakes, I can turn the piston but it won't retract. I'm guessing I have to loosen the handbrake cable, but don't know where to slacken the tension. Any ideas? Thanks

The adjuster is under the gaiter surrounding the lever. The piston is threaded so if its turning then it should retract. You are using a caliper retraction tool aren't you?.

GazW · Sep 23rd, 2011, 19:02

There is no Gaiter, it's a 57, 2008 (Jan) model.

Sep 16th, 2011, 10:04	#1
GazW Junior Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2014 00:40 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stansted	Brake Q... Hi all, a quick few Q's, have just ordered 4 new discs and pads for my 57 C70 T5, all I need to know is what size allen keys? ( I use imperial with my job) and also, why can't I pick up AM Radio? It's an SE Lux, quite like listening to radio 5 Live, I get no AM whatsoever, ho hum, cheers

Sep 16th, 2011, 10:18	#2
VenomS40 08 Volvo S40 SE Sport R-D Last Online: May 6th, 2016 23:08 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gloucester	If you press the AM/FM button on the headunit you get FM1 FM2 and AM1. You change between these by pressing the AM/FM button. If you've done this and its a case of not getting anything at all then I think its wise to get the dealers to have a look or a local garage. __________________ Volvo S40 SE Sport R-Design + Winter Pack

Sep 16th, 2011, 10:21	#3
Metblackrat Senior Member Last Online: Jul 19th, 2012 22:29 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hatfield	If it is the same as the S40 then you need a 7mm allen key.

Sep 16th, 2011, 10:30	#4
GazW Junior Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2014 00:40 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stansted	7mm? Thank you v much! As for the radio, it picks up no AM signal but I don't want to place it in the hands of a dealer's paws to recieve a massive bill. Just wondered if anyone else had the same prob, thank you tho

Sep 23rd, 2011, 08:55	#7
GazW Junior Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2014 00:40 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stansted	Hi again, hit a problem with the rear brakes, I can turn the piston but it won't retract. I'm guessing I have to loosen the handbrake cable, but don't know where to slacken the tension. Any ideas? Thanks

Sep 23rd, 2011, 19:02	#9
GazW Junior Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2014 00:40 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stansted	There is no Gaiter, it's a 57, 2008 (Jan) model.

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