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 11
Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 12
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13
Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
Step 14
Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 15
Remove the brake disc. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 16
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: brake discs – Volvo V50 MW. Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17
Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 18
Install the brake disc.
Step 19
Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 20
Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.
Step 21
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Volvo V50 MW. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 23
Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
Step 24
Install the brake pads.
Step 25
Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 26
Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 27
Install the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 28
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 29
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
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