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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO XC90 I (275) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 3.2 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 2.5 T AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) T6 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) V8 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 3.2 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 3.2, VOLVO XC90 I (275) D5 AWD … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake discs – Volvo XC90 1. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      HEX bit no.H7
                    
                      Drive socket # 10
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the brake disks on the car Volvo XC90 1 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.
Please note: all work on the car – Volvo XC90 1 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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 rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Volvo XC90 1
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 8

Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 9

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

Step 10

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.

Step 12

Remove the brake caliper. Use a flat screwdriver.

Replacement: brake discs – Volvo XC90 1. Tip:
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 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 caliper bracket fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.
Step 16

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 17

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Remove the brake disc. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 20

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Install the brake disc.
Step 22

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 11 Nm torque.
Step 23

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Volvo XC90 1. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 24

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 25

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.+60°

Replacement: brake discs – Volvo XC90 1. Professionals recommend:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 26

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 27

Install the brake pads.
Step 28

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 29

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 Nm torque.
Step 30

Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 31

Install the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 32

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 33

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Volvo XC90 1. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 34

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Volvo XC90 1
Step 35

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 36

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 37

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – Volvo XC90 1. Tip:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 38

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

Replacement: brake discs – Volvo XC90 1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.

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