When to replace the Brake Pads on your VOLVO V60
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO V60 (155, 157) 2.0 T, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D3 / D4, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D5, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D5 AWD, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T3, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T4, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T5, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T6 AWD, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) 1.6 DRIVe, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D5, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D5 AWD, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T4F, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D6 Hybrid AWD, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D3, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D4 AWD, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D4, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D4 AWD, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T5, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T6, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T5, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T5, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) 3.0 T AWD, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T6 AWD, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T5 AWD, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D5, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D5 AWD, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D2, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D3, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D4, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D4 AWD, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D5, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D6 Hybrid AWD, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T3, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T3, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T4, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) D5 Hybrid AWD, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T5 AWD, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T6 AWD, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T2, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) 2.0 Polestar AWD, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) T5, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) 2.0 T, VOLVO V60 (155, 157) 2.0 BiFuel View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pads for V60 (155, 157) and other VOLVO models
Tools
Replacement: brake pads – VOLVO V60. 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
Replacement: brake pads – VOLVO V60. AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VOLVO V60.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
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    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 3
    Put the parking brake system into service mode.
    Step 4
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 5
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  3. Step 6
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: brake pads – VOLVO V60. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 8
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 9
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 10
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  8. Step 12
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake pads – VOLVO V60. Professionals 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Step 14
    Clean the brake caliper bracket of dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake pads – VOLVO V60. Tip from AUTODOC:
    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.
  11. Step 16
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
  12. 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.
    Replacement: brake pads – VOLVO V60. Tip:
    Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
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