How is the caliper removed from a Volvo?
This allows the piston to be retracted manually using a T40 Torx bit. Turning this shaft clockwise by hand will slowly retract it in, allowing the caliper to be removed for pad, rotor, or even caliper replacement.
How does a parking brake work on a Volvo?
When you press a switch inside the cabin of the car, these motors are used to wind the caliper’s pistons in and out, simulating a parking brake being pulled. With the motor removed, the input shaft for the piston retraction is visible. This allows the piston to be retracted manually using a T40 Torx bit.
What causes the brake pads to seize on a single piston car?
When brakes seize it can be because the piston becomes stuck within the caliper, the pads become stuck to the disc, or on single-piston calipers the slide pins can seize. If the brakes seize when the vehicle has been unused then the symptoms are fairly obvious – as you try to pull away it feels like the brakes are stuck on!
Is there a way to retract the EPB on a Volvo?
For the infrequent DIY’er, simply removing the EPB motor and retracting the piston manually is a perfectly viable alternative method. If you interested in more Volvo content, whether that is DIYs, builds, or news, visit our Volvo hub at volvo.fcpeuro.com.
How to replace the brake pads on a Volvo?
Here is a tutorial on replacing the rear brake pads and rotors with electronic parking brake (EPB) on a Volvo. This applies to the Volvo S60, V60, XC60, and XC70 Cross Country. Make someone smile with a nice gift! 🙂 Use Check-Out Code RRDiamonds – A gift from me. Please like. Subscribe. And Comment Below! Loading…
How to retract the rear caliper piston with an integral parking brake?
How to retract the rear caliper piston with an integral parking brake. This style requires you to twist and push the piston in at the same time. They cannot be simply pushed back in. Category Autos & Vehicles Show moreShow less Loading… Advertisement AutoplayWhen autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next.