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Replacing rear pads V70-XC70 1998

posted by  Rplacak on  Sat Oct 5 13:00 CST 2002
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I'm replacing the rear pads on my '98 V70 for the first time. The Chilton manual says to push out the retaining pins to get the pads out. I've looked all over and see no retaining pins to remove. These are the Girling calipers, so I'm thinking I should just remove the entire calipers to gain access to the pads. Can anyone set me straight on the proper procedure to replace the rear pads on my car? Thanks!

Rick
'98 V70, '98 CBR900RR








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    Replacing rear pads V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be bill on  Sun Oct 6 05:07 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    Sounds like you have AWD. Different calipers, no pins. There are 2 sets of bolts on the caliper. 2 That are closest to the outside edge of the caliper are for replacing brake pads. Remove the top screw, compress the piston slightly with channel lock pliers, then fold the outer half of the caliper down and away from the inner half to expose the pads. You can remove both screws if you want and slip the outer half of the caliper off. Volvo OEM pads include new bolts for calipers.








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    Replacing rear pads V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  Mad Finn on  Sat Oct 5 17:48 CST 2002
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    I've got a 98 S70 and just replaced the rear pads. If I remember correctly, you push the two pins inwards, towards the car, then they release the retaining spring mechanism which holds the two pads in. Looking down at the pads, you should see the pins going across the caliper holding the spring mechanism down.

    Good luck








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      Replacing rear pads V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  Rplacak on  Sat Oct 5 18:31 CST 2002
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      Thanks for the advice, but mine are different. Looking down at the caliper on my car I don't see any retaining pins holding the spring mechanism down etc. I'm thinking I'll have to take the caliper off the rotor and see if I can get to them that way.







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