How do you change the front brake pads on a Volvo V40?
How to replace front brake pads on Volvo S40 / V40
- With a 12mm spanner remove the lower bolt securing the caliper.
- Push the caliper up, this will allow you to remove and replace the brake pads.
- Wind the piston in to get space to fit the new pads.
- Insert the new brake pads in place.
Do you change pads with discs?
As with brake pads, life expectancy of brake discs will differ from vehicle to vehicle. Sometimes, both pads and discs will need changing and replacing at the same time, though generally discs will outlast pads.
Who makes Volvo brake discs?
Brembo
With more than forty years of experience in motorsports, Brembo has rightfully earned a place as one of the best known brands in the industry. Your VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY deserves nothing but the best, which is why Brembo suggests 4 different options for changing the brake discs.
How to replace front brake pads on Volvo S40?
Follow this 7 steps tutorial to replace the front brake pads on your Volvo S40 or V40 (1995 to 2004) Tools Needed: 12 and 15 mm spanner, and caliper wind tool. Step 1. Jack your car up and make sure that it is securely supported. Step 2. Remove the front wheel. Step 3. With a 12mm spanner remove the lower bolt securing the caliper.
How big is the front disc on a Volvo V40?
V40 2013 only Gen. Front Discs up to ch. 025438 (16.5 inch 320mm)(Pair) £162.00 (EU €184.02) V40 2013-2019 Gen. Front Disc ch. 25439 on (16 inch 300mm)(Pair) £162.00 (EU €184.02) V40 cc 2013-2019 Gen. Front Disc ch. 000287 on (16inch 300mm)(Pair) £162.00 (EU €184.02) V40 cc 2013 only Gen. Front Discs up to ch. 000286 (16 inch 300mm)(Pair)
How big is the front brake disc on a Volvo s60ii?
S60II/V60 2011-2018 Front Brake Disc (Pair) 17.5inch 336mm £90.00 740 1991-1992 Girling Brake Discs (Pair) (with 15 inch 280mm) £50.82
What kind of brakes does a Volvo V40 have?
He ended up buying a new V40 with the 2 litre D2 and automatic gearbox and gave this old 1.6 litre D2 manual in exchange. Did my rear brakes today (£120 for genuine Volvo disc and pads off ebay).