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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO S80 II (124) T4, VOLVO S80 II (124) T5, VOLVO S80 II (124) T6 AWD, VOLVO S80 II (124) D3 / D4, VOLVO S80 II (124) 3.2 AWD, VOLVO S80 II (124) 3.2, VOLVO S80 II (124) 1.6 DRIVe, VOLVO S80 II (124) D5 AWD, VOLVO S80 II (124) D5, VOLVO S80 II (124) T4F, VOLVO S80 II (124) D5, VOLVO S80 II (124) 4.4 V8 AWD, VOLVO S80 II (124) 2.5 T, VOLVO S80 II (124) 3.2, VOLVO S80 II (124) 2.4 D, VOLVO S80 II (124) 3.2 AWD, VOLVO S80 II (124) T6 AWD, VOLVO S80 II (124) D5 AWD, VOLVO S80 II (124) 2.5 T FlexFuel, VOLVO S80 II (124) 2.0 FlexFuel, VOLVO S80 II (124) 2.0 TDi, VOLVO S80 II (124) 2.5 T FlexFuel, VOLVO S80 II (124) 2.4 D, VOLVO S80 II (124) D5, VOLVO S80 II (124) D5 AWD, VOLVO S80 II (124) 1.6 D DRIVe, VOLVO S80 II (124) 2.5 T, VOLVO S80 II (124) 2.0 T, VOLVO S80 II (124) 2.0, VOLVO S80 II (124) D4, VOLVO S80 II (124) T5, VOLVO S80 II (124) 2.0 Drive- E, VOLVO S80 II (124) 2.5 T, VOLVO S80 II (124) 2.5 T … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for S80 II (124) and other VOLVO models

Brake disc

        Brake disc for S80 II (AS, 124) Petrol (180 hp)
      
        Brake disc for S80 II (AS, 124) Petrol (241 hp)
      
        Brake disc for S80 II (AS, 124) Petrol (305 hp)
      
        Brake disc for S80 II (AS, 124) Diesel (163 hp)
      
        Brake disc for S80 II (AS, 124) Petrol (243 hp)
      
        Brake disc for S80 II (AS, 124) Petrol (243 hp)
      
        Brake disc for S80 II (AS, 124) Diesel (114 hp)
      
        Brake disc for S80 II (AS, 124) Diesel (215 hp)
      
        Brake disc for S80 II (AS, 124) Diesel (215 hp)

Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO S80 II (AS). Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Nylon cleaning brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Anti-squeal paste
                      
                        Ceramic grease
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #15
                      
                        Drive socket # 13
                      
                        Drive socket # 15
                      
                        Torx bit T50
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Impact screwdriver
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO S80 II (AS). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the brake disks on the car VOLVO S80 II (AS) in pairs on an axle, regardless of the condition of the 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.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VOLVO S80 II (AS).

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 3

Put the parking brake system into service mode.
Step 4

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 5

Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
Step 6

Raise the car.

Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO S80 II (AS). Tip:
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.
Step 7

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 8

Remove the wheel.
Step 9

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 12

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO S80 II (AS). 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.
Step 13

Remove the brake pads.
Step 14

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 17

Remove the brake caliper bracket.
Step 18

Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19

Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use Torx T50. Use an impact screwdriver. Use a hammer.
Step 20

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 21

Remove the brake disc.
Step 22

Clean the wheel hub. Use a wire brush.
Step 23

Treat the contacting surface. Use ceramic grease.

Step 24

Install a new brake disc.
Step 25

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 26

Tighten the brake disc fasteners. Use Torx T50. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque.
Step 27

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

Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO S80 II (AS). Professionals recommend:
Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 28

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 29

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 30

Tighten the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 31

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 32

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 33

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.
Step 34

Install the brake pads.
Step 35

Install the brake caliper and fasten it.
Step 36

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 37

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 38

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.

Step 39

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 40

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VOLVO S80 II (AS)
Step 41

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 42

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 140 Nm torque.
Step 43

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Important! Replacement: brake discs – VOLVO S80 II (AS). Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 44

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 45

Deactivate the service mode of the parking brake system.

Step 46

Close the bonnet.

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