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'89 240 Brake Change Help 200

posted by  Fallchild000 on  Thu Apr 29 11:55 CST 2004
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Hello All!
This is my first time posting on this board, but I am looking forward to knowing all of you. Ok, so here's my question. I have a 1989 Volvo 240, and I really need to change the pads on it. I dont have the money to take it to get fixed, so I was planning to do it myself. I am generally familiar with changing pads, but I just wanted to know if there were any specific tricks or tips to do it on this 240. Because I am in College and I dont really have all my tools, I will have to go borrow them from O'Riellys or AutoZone or something, so I was curious if you guys knew the specific Tools I will need. I will of course need a ratchet, but could you guys help me with the specific socket size? Will I need any of the large allen wrenches? I assume I will also need a C-clap to compress the piston. Will I need to bleed the lines? When I had done it on my old car (1984 Firebird), I just took off the cap from the resevior, and compressed the piston. Is there any write ups or instructions on how to complete this brake change? I am really wanting to do this myself, and KNOW how to do it. Basically I just need generic help!

Thank you for any information,
Nathan






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