2003 Volvo S40 Replacing The Rear Brake Pads

Download 2003 Volvo S40 L4-1.9L Turbo VIN 27 B4204T4 Vehicle Level Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Pad Service and Repair Rear Brake Pads. Replacing The Rear Brake Pads Special Tools: 999 5782, 951 2834 General CAUTION: Replace the brake pads when the minimum thickness is 2 mm . Removing the rear brake pads Remove * the hub cap and the wheel * the retaining clip and the brake hose from the support * the upper bolt from the locating pin for the brake caliper . Twist the brake caliper backwards. Remove the brake pads. NOTE: Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake pads are removed. Checking and cleaning the rear brake calipers. Clean brake pad contact surfaces in the brake caliper and on the caliper mounting. Check the dirt guard for the piston. Replace the dirt guard if it is worn. Recondition the brake caliper if the dirt guard is defective. NOTE: If the dirt guard is defective, dirt may have penetrated the cylinder. Therefore the brake caliper must be reconditioned. Checking the rear brake disc Check the brake disc surface. Check the lateral runout of the brake disc if the disc is uneven. Replace the brake disc if it is worn or grooved. NOTE: Minimum disc thickness = 8.4 mm . If installing new brake pads, the minimum disc thickness must be at least 8.9 mm . Checking the locating pins for the rear brake calipers Check the rubber sleeves on the locating pins. Replace if necessary. If necessary, lubricate the locating pins using Volvo silicon grease (P/N 1161325-4). Insert the locating pins in the rubber sleeves. The locating pins must slide into the sleeves easily. Rotating the brake piston backwards. * Block the brake caliper against the brake disc. Use special tool 999 5782. * Turn the plate (A) forward over the shaft and insert the tool * Install the lugs (B) in the cut-out in the brake piston * Turn the shaft (C) so that the plate (A) presses against the brake caliper * Turn the axle (D) to the right and press the piston back while turning the shaft (C) to the right so that the plate (A) is in contact with the brake caliper * Turn the brake piston back fully and remove the tool. Installing the rear brake pads Install the wear indicator (A) on the under side of the inner installed brake pads. Install the brake pads. Position the brake caliper . Install the new locking bolt. Tighten to 33 Nm . Install the brake hose in the support. Install the retaining clip. NOTE: Secure adhesive foil onto the steel plates to prevent the rear brake pads from rattling. Installing the wheels Install wheels. Checking the brake fluid level WARNING: Always depress the brake pedal repeatedly before test driving the car. Check the brake fluid level.