Volvo Brake System Refresh - Complete Overhaul (S60, S80, V70, XC70)

[@KaleemKhan-jk7lq]

As a heavy duty mechanic , I really like your detailed and comprehensive work for Volvo.

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you very much!

[@LY-up3qr]

watching these videos is so relaxing for me.

[@fcpeuro]

Wow, we're glad you find it relaxing, L Y !

[@tristanscott4118]

1:21 Caught our boy Jay slippin, righty tighty buddy!

[@MattJonesYT]

If the bolt is rusted into the threads it helps to tighten it first a little to make it less likely that it strips or breaks while removed.

[@kyleyael9482]

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[@loganmauricio8832]

@Kyle Yael definitely, I've been using flixzone for since november myself :)

[@rider9195]

A little tip to stop that annoying drip from the open brake line, place a pry bar between the seat and brake pedal and depress it about 1/4 of the way down. Will stop fluid from emptying from the reservoir. :)

[@850are2]

Use caliper bleeder dust cap to cover the exposed brake line. Wont leak

[@julianceballos8795]

The little intro with the wrenches was awesome. Thanks for the video guys.

[@fcpeuro]

You're welcome!

[@MrBowNaxe]

Jay, thanks for all the S60 repair videos. I had to learn on my own for some but have & will use the rest! Thanks again.

[@ranesplayground]

This was DOPE, no rubbish, all useful information, nice clear steps, in a tidy order, thanks so so much!

[@fcpeuro]

Glad it helped!

[@tautis1255]

More videos about Volvo S60! :D

[@davidhowe7844]

Do you have a video on removing the flex hose from the rear? I'm having trouble getting the end that connects to the hard brake line to loosen

[@andycapo9you]

Helo! Can I upgrade my XC70 fron 285mm to 315mm just by buying the caliper holder? Or is it a different caliper too? Thanks! great video!

[@harveylgordonusa]

Question: As you did not replace the rubber brake hoses, why did you unscrew the calipers as opposed to just hanging them up somewhere? Many thanks, -Harvey G.

[@YouInnerTuber]

Why didn't you clean (take the paint off) the rotors?

[@carlob517]

it might a zinc coating , fitted some discs recently that were coated like these it didn't clean off with solvent after a quick test drive the coating was completely gone with no I'll affects

[@iggidec3300]

It's a protective coating that first breaking will take care of and rest of disc will remain protected from element for longer.

[@Memunaagba]

Hello Jay, how did you replace the rear brake hoses? There's a bracket obstructing the hose connectors

[@terrycraig9876]

right, why did you skip that?

[@NRecob]

Thanks for the video Jay. And thanks for the tip about the caliper paint (I had no idea it even existed!). I think the issue is with the graphics [white letter overlay "|7"] on the 7 mm Allen--because you clearly say "7 millimeter" NOT 17. Finally, I just take the top off the brake fluid reservoir & change out my pads & use large Knipex Cobra pliers to push the brake pistons back down. I don't fool around w/ brake lines if I dont have to....

[@JoeKrol]

So the bleed order is 1 Driver Side Front, 2 Passenger side Front, 3 Driver side rear, 4 passenger side rear?

[@fcpeuro]

Yes, that's correct.

[@fabiohaltenburg4382]

@@fcpeuro Is that order correct for all P2 chassis?

[@JoeKrol]

If I’m doing a brake fluid replacement what order do I go in?

[@HhhGggg-rz7bu]

He said you start at the caliper closest to the master cylinder. The service manual says the same thing. The order goes: 1. LF 2. RF 3. LR 4. RR

[@edwardelric8063]

what size wrench did you use for for the brake hose ??

[@7Westwood]

Thanks for all the great how to videos... Geep em' coming.

[@fcpeuro]

You're welcome!

[@carlob517]

I'm curious as to why the bleeding was done from the closest point to the master cylinder as I've never seen it done in this order before

[@fcpeuro]

Hi Carlo, good question! While normal practice is to start farthest away from the mater cylinder, different cars have specific orders based on location and length of the hard-brake lines coming off the mater cylinder.

[@daleravic]

Suprisingly this is one of the easiest DIY cars to work on.

[@seancokes3026]

That PCV oil trap swap sucksssss

[@daleravic]

@@seancokes3026 Yes of all the things that are simple on most cars this car is a nightmare

[@DrConsertaTudo]

Bom dia só uma observação vcs deveria ter feito a limpeza no sistema de freio de estacionamento traseiro! Mas muito bom o vídeo! Parabéns ! Continue assim!

[@jamesferguson7962]

What size rotors do I buy for my Volvo S70 98 it came with 14 inch wheels on it

[@vcsuri-q5q]

How important are those rattle clips on the rear calipers? I replaced mine, and it kept snapping out of place, until I finally lost it.

[@fcpeuro]

The brakes might be a bit noisier without them, but should still work fine.

[@BigMoneyProductions925]

Hi quick question.. I am doing only the rear portion of this job, no front brakes. Is it still necessary to start the bleeding process with the front? Or can I just bleed the rear? Since I’m only doing the rear.. thanx.

[@fcpeuro]

While it is recommended to bleed the whole system, you can get away with just bleeding the rear if you are only replacing the rear calipers.

[@BigMoneyProductions925]

thanx for the reply!! hats off to you all!!

[@toddeberlein965]

Jay, What are the correct size rotors for a 02 s60 with AWD?? It has the 17” tire option but when looking at brake kits for this car there are 3 sizes. Short of removing the wheel caliper and all that looking for some pointers. This series is extremely valuable since I’m keeping mine till it can’t go anymore. Great videos!!!

[@fcpeuro]

Hello Todd, you can email your VIN to [e-mail] and we'll be happy to help you out with the rotor size for your S60.

[@circuskills1928]

Cab you do a video like this for a 2013 xc60 t6 r design? Information on front brake jobs for the 2013 xc60 is few and far between

[@fcpeuro]

We'll keep that in mind for upcoming videos.

[@kelvinburt4725]

The rear caliper slider bolts are 7MM allen not 17 as stated

[@Bekki159]

I'm sorry bringing this up again after all this time. But I currently own an s60 from 2009. If I want to upgrade from 288mm to 330mm rotors. Do I need to do any custom work besides the replacement itself.

[@fcpeuro]

Hi Bekie, the 330mm brakes are from the S60R/V70R, you can not just swap to the larger rotors, you need all the corresponding components such as the Brembo calipers, rotors, pads, backing plates, etc all from the R model. You will also need at least 17 inch wheels to clear the brakes as well.

[@Bekki159]

@@fcpeuro Thanks for the quick reply, then with my current front calipers I assume the max size rotor I can use is 305mm right?

[@fcpeuro]

@@Bekki159 With the 305mm rotors you need the corresponding caliper bracket for the 305mm rotors.

[@Bekki159]

@@fcpeuro Thanks for the Intel. Do you guys sell that kinda kit for both front and rear?

[@fcpeuro]

@@Bekki159 You would need a pair of these caliper brackets: www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-brake-caliper-bracket-s60-v70-v70xc-36000727 And then the corresponding brake rotors and pads: www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-brake-kit-12in-front-8-piece-s60-s80-v70-xc70-kit-p2305ftbk2p8

[@maleekade1875]

Excellent work

[@MarcelloTheBandit]

Have you ever found an S60 with 316mm front brakes on it? I think I once annoyed your customer service manager with that one. Fun times. Hahaha!!! Great write up still!! :D

[@Psqwall]

Why didn't you clean the back breaks ?

[@YouInnerTuber]

If you mean why didn't he clean the paint from the zimmerman rotors, I had the same question.

[@hfranke07]

Great video..... thanks. Great quality sond AND picture. Love it.

[@xalint1]

Interesting looks like you have changed your method a little from the past s60 video.

[@crealive]

Good job boys!

[@blakey063]

The allen bolts that hold on the rear caliper is 7mm not 17mm as described at 3min 32 secs. Otherwise a great video.

[@MrKushinator420]

he says 7, the line they use to intro their subtitles just makes it look like 17

[@gregoliver705]

I overhauled according to this video and was successful. My problem is my breaks squeal most of the time on the last 20 ft of a stop. why is this?

[@fcpeuro]

Hi, Greg. Glad you were able to successfully overhaul your brakes! Brake squeal could be a number of things. Some types of pads can be noisy, other times it could be not enough grease/ceramic paste on the ears of the pads. So long as your brakes are functioning properly the noise should not alarm you, unless it gets worse. If the noise is very annoying you can take the pads out and try putting ceramic paste/grease on the rear shim and on the ears of the pad to try and quiet it down.

[@gregoliver705]

@@fcpeuro Hey Guys I re greased the break pads and the squeal is gone. Only trouble is when i press the break pedel it feels like i have to press all the way down on the pedal to get the same breaking power that pressing half way used to produce. what have i done and how do i remedy this? Thank You for all your help and advice it is greatly appreciated! Greg

[@donmoore7785]

@@gregoliver705 Sounds like you need to bleed the brakes again. My indy mechanic says always use Volvo pads to avoid squeal. I use anti seize on the sliders.

[@albertje]

Thanks a lot, keep up the good work. :-)

[@seancokes3026]

Had no idea that’s how the parking brake works

[@jony6107]

No intention to be mean but guys, the torque wrench is definetly not your style.

[@Mr.Riffian]

Grease catches dust.