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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLVO2004V70 L5-2.5L TURBO VIN 59 B5254T2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMBRAKE ROTOR/DISCSERVICE AND REPAIRREPLACING FRONT BRAKE DISCS
2004 Volvo V70 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2
Replacing Front Brake Discs
2004 Volvo V70 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2SECTION Replacing Front Brake Discs
Replacing front brake discs
Removal
Remove the securing spring and locating pins
See Brake pads front, replacing, B5244T5, B5254T2 Brake Pads Front, Replacing.
Remove the brake caliper and brake pads
See Brake pads front, replacing, B5244T5, B5254T2 Brake Pads Front, Replacing.
Remove the caliper holder and the brake disc
Remove:
- both the mounting screws (4) for the caliper holder. Remove the holder
- the locating pin (5) and the brake disc.
Cleaning and inspection
Note! Cleaning is important to prevent lateral runout at the brake disc.
Clean the hub flange before installing the new brake disc.
Check the hub. If it is damaged, measure the lateral runout. See Front wheel hub, measuring lateral runout Front Wheel Hub, Measuring Lateral Runout.
Installation
Install the brake disc
Note! Be careful when handling the new brake disc. Careless handling can cause damage to the brake disc (out-of-true).
Install:
- the new brake disc. Tighten the locating pin (5). Tighten to 8 Nm
- the caliper holder. Use new mounting screws (4). Tighten to 100 Nm.
Install the brake pads and brake caliper
See Brake pads front, replacing, B5244T5, B5254T2 Brake Pads Front, Replacing.
Install the locating pins in the brake caliper
See Brake pads front, replacing, B5244T5, B5254T2 Brake Pads Front, Replacing.
Install the wheel
Installing wheels Service and Repair
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.