What should you be aware of before starting work on front Brake Caliper and hydraulic fluid and asbestos dust on Volvo S40?

Before you begin work know the dangers from hydraulic fluid and asbestos dust. Start by setting the handbrake and chocking the rear wheels. Slacken the front wheel nuts and then jack up the front of the car and support it on axle stands. To reduce fluid loss, an assistant is needed to depress and hold down the brake pedal, then attach a length of plastic hose to the bleed screw on the caliper, its other end in a clean container. Unscrew the bleed screw a turn or so and let the fluid flow into the container. Once the flow has slowed down, close the screw and lock the pedal in its depressed position with a pedal jack or an improvised tool. Alternatively, use a brake hose clamp or other similar tool to lightly clamp the front flexible hydraulic hose. Clean the area around hydraulic hose to caliper union, then slacken the hose union a half-turn being prepared for spill of fluid. Remove the brake pads, unscrew the caliper from the hydraulic hose, and wipe-clean any brake fluid spillage right away plug or cap the open unions. If desired, remove the caliper bracket by undoing the two bolts that hold it to the hub carrier. Currently, no parts are available to overhaul the calipers, therefore if faulty, they need to be renewed, but it is possible to get exchange ones from a Volvo dealer or parts specialist. If the caliper bracket was taken off, re-fit it and tighten the bolts to the given torque. Refit the brake pads, making sure to screw the caliper on the flexible hose before screwing it into the caliper bracket. Tighten the flexible hose union, making sure not to kink the hose. Remove brake hose clamp or pedal jack and bleed the hydraulic system. Apply the footbrake twice or thrice to set the pads in place and refit the roadwheel and lower the car, tightening the wheel nuts diagonally to the specified torque.

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Volvo S40 Caliper, Driver Side Part Number: 8251698
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- Other Name: Brake Caliper; Caliper
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- 2000-2004 | Base, i, LSE, T5 | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo S40 Caliper, Passenger Side Part Number: 8251699
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- Other Name: Brake Caliper; Caliper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
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- 2000-2004 | Base, i, LSE, T5 | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo S40 Caliper, Driver Side Part Number: 36000902
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- Other Name: Brake Caliper; Caliper
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- 2004-2011 | 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo S40 Caliper, Passenger Side Part Number: 36000903
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- Other Name: Brake Caliper; Caliper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
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- 2004-2011 | 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo S40 Caliper, Driver Side Part Number: 36001765
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- Other Name: Brake Caliper; Caliper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
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- 2010-2011 | 2.4i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo S40 Caliper, Passenger Side Part Number: 36001766
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- Other Name: Brake Caliper; Caliper
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- 2010-2011 | 2.4i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo S40 Caliper, Driver Side Part Number: 36000484
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- Other Name: Brake Caliper; Caliper
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- 2004-2011 | 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo S40 Caliper, Passenger Side Part Number: 36000485
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- Other Name: Brake Caliper; Caliper
- Replaced by: 36051716
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- 2004-2011 | 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo S40 Caliper, Driver Side Part Number: 8251696
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- Other Name: Brake Caliper; Caliper
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- 2000 | Base | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS
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Volvo S40 Caliper, Passenger Side Part Number: 8251697
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- Other Name: Brake Caliper; Caliper
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- 2000 | Base | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS
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Volvo S40 Caliper, Driver Side Part Number: 8251694
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- Other Name: Brake Caliper; Caliper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
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- 2000-2004 | Base, i, LSE, T5 | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo S40 Caliper, Passenger Side Part Number: 8251695
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- Other Name: Brake Caliper; Caliper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 | Base, i, LSE, T5 | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

Volvo S40 Brake Caliper

The hydraulic pressure of the master cylinder is converted into the clamp-like Brake Caliper that applies the gripping force of the pads onto the disc to provide the Volvo S40 with the confidence to stop. The iron body is fitted with one or more steel or phenolic pistons mounted on seals and dust boots, a bleeder screw to force air out, and an opening to receive the flexible hose, which all act to convert pedal force to friction at the rotor. The modern Volvo Brake Caliper is available in two styles as opposed to the previous designs of the Volvo S40 which had drums. The fixed units are clamped as rigid as the bracket and use pistons on either side of the rotor and exert equal pressure on each pad and they fit spirited Volvo drivers who like solid pedal feel. The more popular floating Brake Caliper mounts on greased slide pins and only carries the piston inboard; when fluid force is applied to the piston, it moves the housing, clamping both pads and ensuring that weight is kept low and maintenance is easy. Some rear assemblies have a screw-type parking brake system installed such that the unit clamps the car upon halting. Leaking seals, frozen pistons, or pinned corrosion may cause a soft pedal, pulling, grinding or uneven pad wear to the S40 owner, indicating the need to check the hardware before rotor damage sets in and retain the reputed Volvo braking feel.

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Volvo S40 Brake Caliper Parts and Q&A

Caliper, Driver Side
36000484
Q: What should you be aware of before starting work on front Brake Caliper and hydraulic fluid and asbestos dust on Volvo S40?
A:
Before you begin work know the dangers from hydraulic fluid and asbestos dust. Start by setting the handbrake and chocking the rear wheels. Slacken the front wheel nuts and then jack up the front of the car and support it on axle stands. To reduce fluid loss, an assistant is needed to depress and hold down the brake pedal, then attach a length of plastic hose to the bleed screw on the caliper, its other end in a clean container. Unscrew the bleed screw a turn or so and let the fluid flow into the container. Once the flow has slowed down, close the screw and lock the pedal in its depressed position with a pedal jack or an improvised tool. Alternatively, use a brake hose clamp or other similar tool to lightly clamp the front flexible hydraulic hose. Clean the area around hydraulic hose to caliper union, then slacken the hose union a half-turn being prepared for spill of fluid. Remove the brake pads, unscrew the caliper from the hydraulic hose, and wipe-clean any brake fluid spillage right away plug or cap the open unions. If desired, remove the caliper bracket by undoing the two bolts that hold it to the hub carrier. Currently, no parts are available to overhaul the calipers, therefore if faulty, they need to be renewed, but it is possible to get exchange ones from a Volvo dealer or parts specialist. If the caliper bracket was taken off, re-fit it and tighten the bolts to the given torque. Refit the brake pads, making sure to screw the caliper on the flexible hose before screwing it into the caliper bracket. Tighten the flexible hose union, making sure not to kink the hose. Remove brake hose clamp or pedal jack and bleed the hydraulic system. Apply the footbrake twice or thrice to set the pads in place and refit the roadwheel and lower the car, tightening the wheel nuts diagonally to the specified torque.