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Volvo S60
The Volvo S60 is a 5-passenger compact luxury car produced by Volvo Cars from 2000 to present. This vehicle is powered by a 2.5 L 5-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine, which can generate up to 250 horsepower.
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How do you change the brake pads on the Saab 93?
Replacing SAAB 9.3 rear brake pads (backing off the caliper piston without requiring use of special tools or re-bleeding the brake system):
Note: SAAB 9.3's DO NOT have an hydraulic actuating piston adjusting screw on the back side of the rear brake caliper/hydraulic actuating piston assembly as the earlier SAAB 900's do.
Assuming that the portion of the procedure involving safely raising and placing the vehicle on jackstands, removing the tire/wheel and removing the rear brake caliper/hydraulic actuating piston assembly from the rear brake caliper/pad carrier bracket went OK, the interesting part then becomes backing off the caliper assembly's hydraulic actuating piston (sometimes referred to as winding the piston in) to provide the additional clearance necessary to permit the caliper/hydraulic actuating piston assembly to then be able to accommodate the new (and therefore thicker) brake pads. It requires that the hydraulic actuating piston be rotated to the right (clockwise) while at the same time being pressed inward. SAAB service garages use a special tool to accomplish this but it can also be accomplished in your home garage with everyday tools as follows:
- use the tips of a pair of heavy needle nosed pliers (or end prong snap ring pliers or a 'U' bent heavy nail's shank clamped in long nose Vice-Grip plier jaws) to engage the two holes on the face of the hydraulic actuating piston to twist the hydraulic piston to the right a few turns until it turns somewhat more freely within its rubber dust seal (lubricating around the edges of the dust seal where it meets the face of the hydraulic piston with brake fluid helps).
- place a piece of 3/16" clear tubing over the the nipple of the brake bleeder valve after removing its dust cover and OPEN THE BLEEDER VALVE keeping the clear tubing pointing upward (important to keep air from possibly entering the hydraulic assembly; a small amount of brake fluid will come out but no air should be allowed to enter)
- apply an 8 inch 'C' clamp which has a ball jointed (hopefully lubricated) pad at the end of the clamp's jack screw such that the clamp's ball jointed pad rests centered on the face of the hydraulic actuating piston and the clamp's fixed pad rests on the back side of the caliper/hydraulic actuating piston assembly. Tighten the 'C' clamp enough so that the clamp will stay in place on its own and then give it another 1/4 turn on the jack screw (do not over tighten it as it would cause damage) .
- now using a pair of channel lock pliers, clamp them firmly around the outer perimeter of the 'C' clamp's ball jointed clamp pad which is resting in contact with the face of the hydraulic actuating piston and turn it 1/4 turn to the right, such that THE PAD AND PISTON ROTATE TOGETHER. If the pad skids on ther face of the piston instead of turning together with it, include a small piece of sandpaper or a knurled (bicycle axle type) washer between the 'C' clamp's pad and the face of the hydraulic actuating piston to improve the grip. The piston MUST turn while being forced inward.
- notice that the 'C' clamp becomes a bit looser as the hydraulic actuating piston retracts slightly with the 1/4 turn so re-tighten the 'C' clamp with a 1/4 turn of its jack screw after each 1/4 turn of the hydraulic actuating piston, repeating this operation until the hydraulic actuating piston has been backed off sufficiently to provide the caliper / hydraulic actuating piston assembly adequate clearance to accommodate the total thickness of the new thicker brake pads and the brake rotor.
- reassemble the caliper/hydraulic actuating piston assembly over the brake rotor with the new rear brake pads in place in the caliper / brake pad carrier bracket and refasten it onto the caliper carrier bracket (with its two Allen head bolts - applying a thin layer of grease to the shanks of the bolts and blue loc-tite reversible thread locker to the threads - replace the dust covers over these two bolts when fully tightened / torqued).
- CLOSE THE BLEEDER VALVE (obviously a most important item) and dry it and its surrounding area off completely.
- Start the engine to power up the hydraulic brake booster and pump the brakes firmly several times which will cause the caliper assembly's hydraulic actuating piston to self adjust the caliper's hydraulic actuating piston into proper relationship with the brake rotor.
- Re-check the bleeder valve to be absolutely sure it had been properly closed and that no brake fluid had issued when pumping the brakes in the step above and replace its dust cover.
- Open the cap on the on the master cylinder's brake fluid reservoir (under hood on the driver side firewall) and replenish any lost brake fluid (using only type DOT 4brake fluid - do not allow any dirt to enter the master cylinder's reservoir)
- Test the hand brake and test drive the vehicle with several hard stops before considering the newly replaced rear brake pad job complete and the vehicle ready to be safely returned to service.
- This is a safety related procedure so please do the work with great care.
How do you change brake pads on Mercedes 190e 2.6?
The rear pads are similar to a late model volvo. Jack up and remove the rear wheels. With a large spike nail or small drift pin remove the two horizontal pins the go thru the caliper and brake pads. With a plier grab the brake pad, wiggle and pull out of the rear of the caliper. Insert the new pads, install drip pins and you ar done. You may need to insert and prior the old pads against the caliper to push the piston back for more space to insert the new pads.
When is cam belt change due on Volvo s60 d5?
It depence on your engine, most D5 10yrs or 96k mileage.
What is the front head room in the 2015 Volvo S60?
The 2015 Volvo S60 has 39.3 in. of front head room.
How much torque does the engine in the 2009 Volvo S60 have?
The 2009 Volvo S60's engine produces 236 ft-lbs. @ 1500 rpm.
How do you change the brake pads on a 2001 Alero?
Its a lot easer than you think each side on the front has four bolts two for the caliper and two for the bracket they both have to come off if you wont to replace the rotors to (its a good idea pads will last longer) the ones on the bracket have rubber things that like to spin grab the metal part with a pair of pliers or channel locks and use a rachet on the other side, then pull the caliper off and pull out the pads. The pads are different so pay attention. When putting this assembly back together you will want to get those floating pins out of there and clean them up real good, as in shiny even if you have to use some steel wool. Then use some good high heat grease, this way your calipers will float nicely without your pads wearing unevenly!
How do you align a headlamp on a Volvo s60?
You align them with socket wrench. There are couple of holes on top of the head lights and you have to get the socket wrench through there and just turn the plastic screw to align them.
What does 2.5 L engine capacity mean?
That's the metric system size of the engine , for example the 2.5 L ( liter ) engine available in the Ford Ranger from 1998 to 2001 is a 153 cubic inch sized ( 4 cylinder )
What is the fuel mileage on a 2001 Volvo s60?
I get 26 around town and 39 on the highway in my 2001 s60 2.4 non turbo automatic
How do you change the brake pads on a 2004 Ford Taurus?
Remove lug nuts and wheel. Around on the back side of the rotor, remove two caliper pins. Rotate the pad housing out. Pull old pads off. Use one of the old pads to compress the caliper so new brake pads will fit. Slide new brake pads in housing. Rotate back onto rotor. Grease caliper pins. Put the caliper pins back in rubber boot. Attach housing back to rotor. Then put the wheel back on. Check brake fluid and workbrake pedal a few times before putting car in gear.
How do you change the brake pads on a 1996 mercury cougar?
Lift the car on a jack, remove the tire and set aside, remove the brake shoe/caliper and remove the old brake pad. Next put in the new brake pads, put the brake shoe/caliper in its place, put the tire back on the car and lower the car to the ground.
How do you adjust the parking brake cable on a Volvo S60?
The cover/Boot over the parking brake lift up vertically. under the cover is a 10mm nut, turn it a couple of times clockwise to put more tension on the cable.
Where is the upper ac refill port for 2004 Volvo s60?
passenger side of engine, next to the power steering reservoir
Here is the answer to my own question: Took my car in to be repaired and it was a broken clockspring in the steering column. When the clockspring is broken or messing up, the airbag light will stay on until it's fixed. Cannot be fixed by any repairman: has to go back to the dealer for the repair. Cost me $400 including labor.
When do you change timing belt on Volvo S60?
Volvo recommended interval is 105,000 miles. You also replace the tensioner and the idler pulley at this time.
96000 miles
You might also consider replacing the water pump at this time, it's driven by the timing belt and requires very little more labor to replace while you have the timing belt off.
Where is engine number in Volvo v70?
Serial Number: There is a serial number located on the timing belt cover, and also another one stamped just below the head on the intake side.
Engine Size: Located on the emissions sticker under the hood.
If the stereo was ripped out when it was stolen there is a good chance the cigar lighter wiring was damaged at the same time You need to check the wiring for breaks/fraying/shorting It has possibly gone dead short and blown the fuse
What is diagnostic code ECM-4308 on a 2001 Volvo S60?
Just had this problem on a 2002 S60 with 81K and the dealer fixed it at no charge as part of a recall. http://www.vexedvolvo.org/ for more details. Good success!
