1999 Volvo V70 with 11 in. (280mm) Diameter Rotors Front Semi-Metallic Brake Pad & Rotor Kit

1. step 1 : Removing the Brake Caliper 1:12

   • Pry center cap or hubcap to access and remove the lug nuts
   • Jack up the car and remove the wheel
   • Place a screw driver or pry bar into the hole on the caliper and pry out so that the piston drops into the caliper
   • Undo the two 15mm bolts on the back of the caliper
   • Pull caliper off, using a screw driver to pry it off if necessary
   • Secure caliper bracket safely to avoid stressing the brake line

2. step 2 : Removing the Caliper Bracket and Rotor 3:08

   • Pry brake pads out of the caliper bracket
   • Remove the two 15 mm bolts on the back side of the caliper bracket (use pipe with the ratchet for more leverage)
   • Remove bracket and rotor

3. step 3 : Reinstallation of Brake Caliper 4:17

   • Replace rotor and secure with a lug nut
   • Replace the caliper bracket and tighten bolts to 90ft/lbs
   • Remove caliper bracket slides and clean with a wire brush
   • Slide brake pads into place
   • Pull caliper down and use a c-clamp to push the piston all the way into the caliper
   • Place the caliper back on to the bracket
   • Clean caliper bolts and add small amount of oil
   • Replace caliper bolts. Torque them to 50ft/lbs.
   • Remove lug nut and replace wheel.
   • Tighten lug nuts in a star pattern and replace cap.
   • Before driving, pump brakes until pedal goes solid.

Tools needed

• 15mm Socket

  19mm Socket

  A Piece of Pipe (for leverage)

  Flat Blade Screwdriver

  Large C-Clamp

  Ratchet

  Torque Wrench

  Wire Brush