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Rear Brake Replacement 850 1996

posted by  someone claiming to be Shawn on  Sun Apr 1 11:54 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Hello,

Recently I tried to replace the rear disk pads on my Volvo. When I removed the bolts to loosen the Caliper, brake fluid started to leak from the bottom of tha caliper. I have replaced brakes several times but never on the Volvo. Can anyone give me any suggestions as to what I am doing wrong? Thank you

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Re: Rear Brake Replacement 850 1996

posted by  someone claiming to be bob on  Sun Apr 1 14:23 CST 2001 [RELATED]

You don't have to remove bolts to replace the brake pads. NEVER remove the bolts that hold the two halves of the caliper together, unless you have an overhaul kit on hand that includes the o-rings for the caliper halves. To replace brake pads, tap out the two pins that hold the pads. Tap from outside toward center of car. Remove pins and anti rattle springs. Compress the pistons back and slip out the pads. After cleaning things up, install the new pads/shims with synthetic silicone grease where the pads touch the caliper/piston, and tap the pins back in.






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