When to replace the Brake Pads on your VOLVO V70
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO V70 III (135) T4, VOLVO V70 III (135) T5, VOLVO V70 III (135) D3 / D4, VOLVO V70 III (135) 1.6 DRIVe / D2, VOLVO V70 III (135) D5, VOLVO V70 III (135) D5 AWD, VOLVO V70 III (135) 3.2, VOLVO V70 III (135) T4F, VOLVO V70 III (135) 3.2 AWD, VOLVO V70 III (135) T6 AWD, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.5 T, VOLVO V70 III (135) 3.2 AWD, VOLVO V70 III (135) T6 AWD, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.4 D, VOLVO V70 III (135) D5, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.0, VOLVO V70 III (135) 3.2, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.0 D, VOLVO V70 III (135) D5 AWD, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.0 BiFuel, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.5 T FlexiFuel, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.0 FlexiFuel, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.4 D, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.5 T FlexiFuel, VOLVO V70 III (135) D5, VOLVO V70 III (135) D5 AWD, VOLVO V70 III (135) 1.6 D, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.5 T, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.0 T, VOLVO V70 III (135) D4 AWD, VOLVO V70 III (135) D3, VOLVO V70 III (135) D4, VOLVO V70 III (135) D4 AWD, VOLVO V70 III (135) T5, VOLVO V70 III (135) D2, VOLVO V70 III (135) D3, VOLVO V70 III (135) T4 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: brake pads – Volvo V70 BW. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 18
HEX bit No.H7
Torx bit T50
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Hammer
Crow bar
Impact screwdriver
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake pads – Volvo V70 BW. Tip:
  • Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake pads – Volvo V70 BW. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  3. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  4. Step 5
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    Raise the car.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Volvo V70 BW
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 8
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 9
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    Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the caps from the brake caliper guide pin boots. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake pads – Volvo V70 BW. AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the brake pads.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
  13. Step 14
    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
    Step 15
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    Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
  14. Step 16
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
  15. Step 17
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    Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
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