Volvo XC90 Front Brake Pad & Rotor Replacement DIY (2015-2021 Volvo SPA XC90 T6 Inscription, T5)

►Replacing your front brakes when they're worn is responsible ownership. Worn brakes mean reduced stopping power, and that's just not safe for anyone on the road, especially in a heavy XC90. Luckily, a pad and rotor replacement is a straightforward job that doesn't require many tools or parts.
Your brakes will typically last around 60,000 miles before wearing to the point of replacement. When they get there, you be alerted by a warning message on the dashboard. You may also see, hear, and feel the wear through deep grooves on the rotor face, grinding, or juddering under braking.
In this video, Mike Hidalgo, FCP Euro's Professional DIY'er, replaces the front brake pads and rotors on a Volvo XC90 SPA.
00:00 - Intro & Tools Needed
01:50 - How to Locate the XC90 Jack Points
02:15 - Volvo XC90 Front Wheel Removal
03:03 - Volvo XC90 Front Brake Pad & Rotor Replacement
13:45 - Volvo XC90 Front Wheel Install
14:11 - Wrap-up
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This video applies to the following vehicles:
XC90 Volvo SPA Chassis
2016 Volvo XC90 T5
2017 Volvo XC90 T8
2018 Volvo XC90 T8
2019 Volvo XC90 T6
2020 Volvo XC90 T8
2021 Volvo XC90 T8
S90 Volvo SPA Chassis
2017 Volvo S90 T6
2018 Volvo S90 T8
2019 Volvo S90 T6
2020 Volvo S90 T6
2021 Volvo S90 T8
V90 Cross Country Volvo SPA Chassis
2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country T6
2018 Volvo V90 Cross Country T5
2019 Volvo V90 Cross Country T6 Ocean Race
2020 Volvo V90 Cross Country T6
2021 Volvo V90 Cross Country T6
V90 Volvo SPA Chassis
2018 Volvo V90 T6
2019 Volvo V90 T6
2020 Volvo V90 T5
2021 Volvo V90 T5
XC60 Volvo SPA Chassis
2018 Volvo XC60 T8
2019 Volvo XC60 T6
2020 Volvo XC60 T8
2021 Volvo XC60 T8
S60 Volvo SPA Chassis
2019 Volvo S60 T6
2020 Volvo S60 T5
2021 Volvo S60 T8
V60 Volvo SPA Chassis
2019 Volvo V60 T6
2020 Volvo V60 T5
2021 Volvo V60 T5
V60 Cross Country Volvo SPA Chassis
2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
2021 Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
XC40 "CMA" Platform
2019 Volvo XC40 T4
2020 Volvo XC40 T4
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Sport Utility
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[@johnniemo]

I've done a lot of brake jobs in my life. Happened across this video to help me diagnose a bit of a brake sound I didn't like in my 2019 S60. This was by far the best brake service video I've ever seen. Excellent camera work. Just the right amount of detail. No longer than it needed to be. Perfect. (and I think my issue is a low inner pad)

[@fcpeuro-media]

Great to hear, John! Thank you for the kind words; more to come!

[@sixpotshot]

Pretty outstanding instructions, guidance, demonstration and video filming and production - you can only be proud of your work as most of us can only be grateful for the same. You should consider expanding outside North America!

[@fcpeuro-media]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@Kid_Ellipsis]

Thanks. Got my parts from FCP and other than having to find that 11 mm hex bit it was a breeze. Saved at least $350 vs dealer quote.

[@arobyte]

Exactly what I needed when I needed it! Thx. Very clear instructions.

[@fcpeuro-media]

Great to hear!

[@Raven-rl7gj]

Very nice video. Excellent production & instructions! Well done.

[@fcpeuro-media]

Thank you very much!

[@dougdoesstuff24]

As I start to look at brake job prices for a 2017 xc90 I found this video and it rocks! What a fabulous job! Even the little detail about where to jack it up and put the jack stand. Above all the rest. Thank you! Any chance there is a rear brake video on the way? That would be phenomenal!

[@mzkx67]

Thanks for the video, this helped me identify the 11mm hex key that I need for the calipers. I already purchased the brakes and just found your video so unfortunately I didn't get them from your site. I will take note of your site for future parts. Thanks again!

[@fcpeuro-media]

Great to hear!

[@natarem]

this is a good video. i know how to change pads and rotors from other cars but i used this yesterday, especially to help me know which size tools to grab. the only thing i would add to this is to tell people to open the brake fluid reservoir and to make sure it doesn't overflow when they compress their pistons. if i hadn't been watching mine, it would have overflowed.

[@FlyingPilot2012]

Love it! More SPA content!

[@fcpeuro-media]

More to come!

[@Chris-bh9jq]

Nicely done!

[@fcpeuro-media]

Thanks for the visit!

[@pg41226]

Great video! Bought the liqui moly anti squeak paste, great stuff!

[@fcpeuro-media]

Oh yeah!!

[@Benzzs124]

This video was excellent! I’m stoked you’re doing these videos as I have a spa xc60. Would it be the same process as it’s the same platform and would the T8 PHEV model have the same setup? Thank you for making this type of content!

[@tigrisbay2943]

Thank you very much for this excellent instructions video, really appreciate the inside (well lit view) of the brake assembly. One request I have; do you have a video about upgrading to a larger rotor and brake calliper (two pistons) like the Polestar upgrade for Volvo? That would be greatly appreciated.

[@dash-ryan]

Great video! I love your attention to detail! I have to replace all my brakes and rotors on my 2016 XC90 Inscription and the cost from the dealer was very high. I'm thinking of sending it to a regular shop, but after seeing your attention to detail required to do a perfect job, I'm starting to second guess my decision.

[@fcpeuro-media]

You can do it, Ryan! We are working on more SPA content this year!

[@dash-ryan]

@@fcpeuro-media Lol! I'm not a DIY guy, trust me! Anyway, I've gotten prices from other shops and they are only significantly cheaper if I go with third-party brake pads and rotors. Once I ask for Volvo OEM parts, the price is almost the same as the dealership. So, the real decision is whether I should risk going with third-party parts. In this case Zimmermann. Are they a reputable brand that's just as good as Volvo OEM?

[@daveghil]

Great video. Clear and concise with excellent camera work. One comment..how about brake cleaner for the rotor to remove protective coating and fingerprints?

[@fcpeuro-media]

You do not want to use any chemicals on the rotors. The best thing to do is handle them so you won't contaminate the contact surface. Break in procedure takes care of the coating that needs to come off.

[@andrewprovenza7190]

Hi. I watched this video to guide me in changing rotors and pads on 2017 xc90. This is a good video. Thank you. I’ve watched a lot of brake changing videos for several cars I have had. None of the videos recommend opening the master cylinder reservoir so that in the event there is so much brake fluid in the system (if say dealer topped it off) that when compressing the cylinders in the calipers and no place for it to go, it can overflow there. Probably good idea to suck some fluid out before compression if it is high. In my case, when compressing the second cylinder, I think that is when some fluid found its way out of the system and onto my garage floor. Not a ton and I don’t know yet where it came from. Brakes work fine and no more fluid seems to have left the system. So, wouldn’t it be prudent to mention this and add a step in this video to at least open up the cap? It seems that with too much fluid in the system that a caliper seal could open or the fluid could find its way out somewhere else.

[@user-vx8yn9hs4k]

This video is very good. Do you have a video explaining how to change the rear brakes for the volvo XC90 from 2015?

[@fcpeuro-media]

We are currently working on it!

[@bobbymidden4680]

Brilliant video - maybe a silly question, but just want to double check, would this information relate to an XC90 bought in the UK.

[@fcpeuro-media]

Hi Bobby, the general idea should be relatively the same! Different drivelines not available in the U.S. may opt for different hardware.

[@arnodejong2180]

It’s been a long time since I’ve changed brake pads and back then I did them with my Dad who was a mechanic brake specialist. We bled the brakes. Is this not necessary anymore?

[@tannerhight3754]

Hi there, thanks for the video. After completing this job on my 2018 XC90 I received a "power steering failed" notification on my dash. Any ideas how these could be related?

[@666vortex1]

Your auxiliar battery is on it's way. I had that issue few times,message popped and disappeared straight away..ended up being the auxiliary battery not holding charge. Very easy job to do.

[@georgekelly7350]

Are the adhesive back pads a must? Great video

[@fcpeuro-media]

For this system on the XC90, you want to be sure to have it as to keep noise and vibrations down!

[@aaronalmberg6046]

Would this be similar to 2017 s90 t6 regarding tools to use?

[@fcpeuro-media]

Hi Aaron, the general idea remains the same!

[@Spazarov]

This is what I needed ;) What about rear brakes?

[@fcpeuro-media]

In the queue!

[@seanb3808]

Please do some DIY videos on the 2016+ XC90! Most of these are not covered under warranty anymore and are now owned by DIY ers! Start with the engine mounts and the suspension - Upper control arm and work down from there!

[@fcpeuro-media]

kzbin.info/aero/PLa5U2TNCewAG4RIKE100mTAbMbSSupk7D We have quite a few on our other channel!

[@MrMokras5]

Hi. Before i lift my car should i put it into N and no parking brake?

[@fcpeuro-media]

The safest thing to do when lifting your vehicle would be to leave it in park, as you do not want it to roll on you.

[@yevg3907]

wow!!! absolutely amazing content!!!!!! BUT!!!!!! WHY not do rear breaks that have more steps to them to rest them cuz of electronic park break???? ++++ next please : ))))) break fluid, spark plugs, air filter cabin + engine replace ...

[@fcpeuro-media]

On our to-do list for the SPA models this year!

[@glowble]

Do a video for the rear?

[@fcpeuro-media]

Sure thing!

[@broslatsi]

3.47 a screw is missing...