How to Replace Brake Kit 98-00 Volvo S70
Difficulty: Beginner · About 60 min · Volvo S70
Replace front brake pads and rotors on a 1998–00 Volvo S70, retaining the caliper securely and inspecting slide movement during installation.
Tools you will need
- Floor jack
- Jack stands
- 19 mm socket
- 15 mm socket
- T47 Torx socket
- C-clamp
- Torque wrench
Parts and supplies
- Front brake pads
- Front brake rotors
Steps
Lift and remove the wheel
Loosen the lug nuts on the ground, raise and support the vehicle securely, then remove the wheel to access the brake assembly.
Remove caliper and pads
Remove the caliper bolt caps and loosen the slider bolts. Retract the pistons slightly, lift off the caliper, and secure it so the hose is not strained.
Replace the rotor
Remove the caliper bracket bolts and lift the bracket away. Remove the rotor, clean the replacement part, and mount it on the hub with a lug nut holding it temporarily.
Reinstall bracket and pads
Reinstall the bracket and tighten its fasteners to the vehicle's specification. Compress the caliper piston with a clamp, seat the new pads, and refit the caliper.
Reinstall the wheel and check
Mount the wheel and lower the vehicle. Torque the lug nuts to specification in a star pattern, pump the brake pedal until firm, and test carefully at low speed.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.