2002 Volvo V70 Brakes Disc Installation

This manual covers the vehicles 2001-2004 BRAKES Disc – V70, V70 XC & XC70:
Removal
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel to be serviced.
2. Remove the securing spring (3) carefully so that it does not deform. See Fig. 21 .
3. Remove the protective caps (1) from the two locating pins (2). See Fig. 21 .
4. Remove the locating pins by using a 7 mm hex socket.
5. Remove the brake caliper from the holder. Hang brake caliper from a safety wire from the front spring so as not to damage brake hose. Remove the brake pads.
Inspection
NOTE: If dust boot is damaged, dirt may have penetrated the cylinder, therefore the brake caliper must be reconditioned.
Clean and check brake pad mating surfaces in the brake caliper and caliper holder.
Check piston dust boot. Replace dust boot if it is damaged.
Check the brake disc friction surfaces. If the brake disc displays signs of out-of-true, check its lateral run-out. See MEASURING LATERAL RUN-OUT under INSPECTION.
Replace the disc if it displays signs of heavy wear, variable thickness or similar.
Measure brake disc for minimum thickness and check against specifications. See DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS.

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