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Volvo C70 rear brake pads
Volvo C70 mk 2 2006 - changing rear brake pads.
The last time I changed brake pads was about 40 years ago on my MGB, and things seem more complicated now. I've got the wheel and caliper off, but I apparently need a brake caliper rewind tool - on order, and I'll collect it tomorrow. Can folks please confirm that I can't just push the caliper back with a G clamp? Also, I tried putting fine nosed pliers in the two holes and turning those, but there's absolutely no movement whatsoever. Is it really meant to be that hard to turn? Finally, I released the handbrake before starting. Is there an adjustment on the handbrake that I have to slacken off before I retract the caliper? I'm reluctant to pull the gaiter off from the handbrake because it's a bit elderly and looks like it will split. So, I won't try unless I have to. Thanks. |
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Volvo C70 rear brake pads
On 04/08/2018 16:06, GB wrote:
Volvo C70 mk 2 2006 - changing rear brake pads. The last time I changed brake pads was about 40 years ago on my MGB, and things seem more complicated now. I've got the wheel and caliper off, but I apparently need a brake caliper rewind tool - on order, and I'll collect it tomorrow. Can folks please confirm that I can't just push the caliper back with a G clamp? you can't ....stupid handbrake design in my opinion.....they should do it the merc way .... |
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Volvo C70 rear brake pads
On 04/08/2018 22:14, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 04/08/2018 16:06, GB wrote: Volvo C70 mk 2 2006 - changing rear brake pads. The last time I changed brake pads was about 40 years ago on my MGB, and things seem more complicated now. I've got the wheel and caliper off, but I apparently need a brake caliper rewind tool - on order, and I'll collect it tomorrow. Can folks please confirm that I can't just push the caliper back with a G clamp? you can't ....stupid handbrake design in my opinion.....they should do it the merc way .... Would that be the same "way" as the Porsche, Toyota (Celica/Corolla Verso VVTi), Nissan 300ZX/200SX/others, many others. A disc with 6" drum parking brake in the rotor hub. Just stops drunks pushing it around the car park and although quite ineffective at speed there is always one shoe that self servos when parked on hills. Not much better than the brakes (2x 6" drums) on a 1958 BSA C15 and they were woeful even for a 2 1/2 cwt bike that could barely scrape up 70mph never mind a 30 cwt car. |
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Volvo C70 rear brake pads
On Sunday, 5 August 2018 06:54:56 UTC+1, Peter Hill wrote:
On 04/08/2018 22:14, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 04/08/2018 16:06, GB wrote: Volvo C70 mk 2 2006 - changing rear brake pads. The last time I changed brake pads was about 40 years ago on my MGB, and things seem more complicated now. I've got the wheel and caliper off, but I apparently need a brake caliper rewind tool - on order, and I'll collect it tomorrow. Can folks please confirm that I can't just push the caliper back with a G clamp? you can't ....stupid handbrake design in my opinion.....they should do it the merc way .... Would that be the same "way" as the Porsche, Toyota (Celica/Corolla Verso VVTi), Nissan 300ZX/200SX/others, many others. A disc with 6" drum parking brake in the rotor hub. Just stops drunks pushing it around the car park and although quite ineffective at speed there is always one shoe that self servos when parked on hills. Not much better than the brakes (2x 6" drums) on a 1958 BSA C15 and they were woeful even for a 2 1/2 cwt bike that could barely scrape up 70mph never mind a 30 cwt car. whoever specified those as legal screwed up. They're as good as no handbrake for hill starts & hill parking, yet legal. NT |
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On Sunday, 5 August 2018 12:39:25 UTC+1, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 05/08/2018 07:13, tabbypurr wrote: On Sunday, 5 August 2018 06:54:56 UTC+1, Peter Hill wrote: On 04/08/2018 22:14, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 04/08/2018 16:06, GB wrote: Volvo C70 mk 2 2006 - changing rear brake pads. The last time I changed brake pads was about 40 years ago on my MGB, and things seem more complicated now. I've got the wheel and caliper off, but I apparently need a brake caliper rewind tool - on order, and I'll collect it tomorrow. Can folks please confirm that I can't just push the caliper back with a G clamp? you can't ....stupid handbrake design in my opinion.....they should do it the merc way .... Would that be the same "way" as the Porsche, Toyota (Celica/Corolla Verso VVTi), Nissan 300ZX/200SX/others, many others. A disc with 6" drum parking brake in the rotor hub. Just stops drunks pushing it around the car park and although quite ineffective at speed there is always one shoe that self servos when parked on hills. Not much better than the brakes (2x 6" drums) on a 1958 BSA C15 and they were woeful even for a 2 1/2 cwt bike that could barely scrape up 70mph never mind a 30 cwt car. whoever specified those as legal screwed up. They're as good as no handbrake for hill starts & hill parking, yet legal. NT disc brakes should never be used as a parking brake........end of why? NT |
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On 05/08/2018 06:54, Peter Hill wrote:
On 04/08/2018 22:14, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 04/08/2018 16:06, GB wrote: Volvo C70 mk 2 2006 - changing rear brake pads. The last time I changed brake pads was about 40 years ago on my MGB, and things seem more complicated now. I've got the wheel and caliper off, but I apparently need a brake caliper rewind tool - on order, and I'll collect it tomorrow. Can folks please confirm that I can't just push the caliper back with a G clamp? you can't ....stupid handbrake design in my opinion.....they should do it the merc way .... Would that be the same "way" as the Porsche, Toyota (Celica/Corolla Verso VVTi), Nissan 300ZX/200SX/others, many others. A disc with 6" drum parking brake in the rotor hub. Just stops drunks pushing it around the car park and although quite ineffective at speed there is always one shoe that self servos when parked on hills. Not much better than the brakes (2x 6" drums) on a 1958 BSA C15 and they were woeful even for a 2 1/2 cwt bike that could barely scrape up 70mph never mind a 30 cwt car. nah mercs are bigger .....and work well which is more than can be said for the volvo design where when everything cools down the handbrake lets go.... |
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"Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote in message ... On 05/08/2018 06:54, Peter Hill wrote: On 04/08/2018 22:14, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 04/08/2018 16:06, GB wrote: Volvo C70 mk 2 2006 - changing rear brake pads. The last time I changed brake pads was about 40 years ago on my MGB, and things seem more complicated now. I've got the wheel and caliper off, but I apparently need a brake caliper rewind tool - on order, and I'll collect it tomorrow. Can folks please confirm that I can't just push the caliper back with a G clamp? you can't ....stupid handbrake design in my opinion.....they should do it the merc way .... Would that be the same "way" as the Porsche, Toyota (Celica/Corolla Verso VVTi), Nissan 300ZX/200SX/others, many others. A disc with 6" drum parking brake in the rotor hub. Just stops drunks pushing it around the car park and although quite ineffective at speed there is always one shoe that self servos when parked on hills. Not much better than the brakes (2x 6" drums) on a 1958 BSA C15 and they were woeful even for a 2 1/2 cwt bike that could barely scrape up 70mph never mind a 30 cwt car. nah mercs are bigger .....and work well which is more than can be said for the volvo design where when everything cools down the handbrake lets go.... best to leave it in gear.... |
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Volvo C70 rear brake pads
On 04/08/2018 16:06, GB wrote:
I've got the wheel and caliper off, but I apparently need a brake caliper rewind tool - on order, and I'll collect it tomorrow. Can folks please confirm that I can't just push the caliper back with a G clamp? I have seen a youtube video of someone doing that on an Astra H rear caliper. The trick is to apply pressure with a clamp and at the same time rotate the piston. Some cars need a pair of rewind tools becuse each side is handed. |
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Volvo C70 rear brake pads
On 06/08/2018 21:11, Andrew wrote:
On 04/08/2018 16:06, GB wrote: I've got the wheel and caliper off, but I apparently need a brake caliper rewind tool - on order, and I'll collect it tomorrow. Can folks please confirm that I can't just push the caliper back with a G clamp? I have seen a youtube video of someone doing that on an Astra H rear caliper. The trick is to apply pressure with a clamp and at the same time rotate the piston. Some cars need a pair of rewind tools because each side is handed. I have a set like that in a nice plastic box for about £17 from ebait... |
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