Replacing the rear brakes on the S/V 40 is a bit different than 850 or the S/V 70 Volvos. The rear calipers need to be compressed as they are turned. The tool to do this can be purchased at most automotive stores like Track Auto, or what ever store is available in your area. You could also get the Volvo tool from a Volvo dealer, the part number for the compression tool is 999 5782. Brake grease is applied to the pads and connecting parts on the caliper, the part number for the grease is 1161325. It is time to replace the rear pads when the remaining pad is at 2mm. The rotors should be replaced when the thickness reaches 8.9mm. Before you start the job, remove some of the brake fluid to ensure it doesn't overflow when you compress the pistons on the calipers.

Rebuilding a brake caliper is pretty much the same on any vehicle whether its a Honda, Mitsubishi, Ford or a Volvo. As a general rule, a caliper rebuild kit cost around ten to twenty dollars for most street cars. If you take the time and rebuild your calipers every other brake job, you greatly reduce the risk of ever experiencing a leaking caliper or seized caliper. With the caliper removed from the car, pull away the dust boot to expose the piston. With the dust boot removed, place a block of wood between the piston and caliper. Making sure your hands are totally clear of the piston, use a compressor and air gun to slowly pressurize the caliper via the brake line port. This will force out the piston violently (MAKE SURE YOUR HANDS ARE CLEAR).

OK, you finally have your new brakes installed. What's the first thing you want to do? Well, first you want to make sure they actually work before you go flying out of your driveway. What next? Hit 60 mph and stand on them to see how much abuse your neck will take. No, before you do that there is still some last minute work do be done.