Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO C70 II Convertible (542) D3, VOLVO C70 II Convertible (542) D4, VOLVO C70 II Convertible (542) 2.4, VOLVO C70 II Convertible (542) 2.4 i, VOLVO C70 II Convertible (542) T5, VOLVO C70 II Convertible (542) D5, VOLVO C70 II Convertible (542) T5, VOLVO C70 II Convertible (542) 2.0 D, VOLVO C70 II Convertible (542) 2.4 D … View more

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Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO C70 II Convertible. Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      HEX bit no.H7.
                    
                      Drive socket # 15 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO C70 II Convertible. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Replace the brake disks on the car VOLVO C70 II Convertible in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO C70 II Convertible. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO C70 II Convertible. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
Step 10

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 11

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO C70 II Convertible. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 12

Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 13

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
Step 15

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 16

Remove the brake disc.
Step 17

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 18

Install the brake disc.
Step 19

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO C70 II Convertible. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 20

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 21

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 22

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO C70 II Convertible. AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 23

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 24

Install the brake pads.
Step 25

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 26

Install the brake caliper retaining spring. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 27

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 Nm torque.
Step 28

Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 29

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 30

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO C70 II Convertible. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 31

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO C70 II Convertible. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 32

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 33

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 34

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO C70 II Convertible. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 35

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO C70 II Convertible. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 36

Close the hood.

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