MadeInJapan Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Thought I would get a better answer here as there are not that many P2 owners "in the know" over on MVS where I'm a mod.Anyway, just got some rear Volvo pads to do my back brakes. I've done plenty of sets on our old 850 and my S70 buit this being a P2 car there is something different. There is a paper peel-off on the back of the outer pads with 3M stamped on them. If I lift off the paper, it's very sticky underneath. Where does this stick to? Do my current pads have a shim that should be attached to this or does it go directly onto the caliper? I ask because on my other Volvo's I would use shims but slather plenty of brake grease between the pads and shims and then again between the outer surface of the shims and calipers. I'll still use the grease but curious about this whole set-up. As you probably have surmised, I have yet to take our rear pads off to see if there are shims back there or not.Your answers would be greatly appreciated before I go to doing the rear brakes on this '04 V70. Thanks,MIJ B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilled man Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I didnt see any shims on the wifes car when I just did hers a few weeks ago but it does help the pads stick to the calipar , kind of a neat idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeInJapan Posted September 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I didnt see any shims on the wifes car when I just did hers a few weeks ago but it does help the pads stick to the calipar , kind of a neat ideaCool, thanks! I've got an extra set of 850/x70 Teflon shims....you think I should add them (will they even fit?) or does it not matter on the P2's? Oh, and is there any real difference (gotcha's?) between doing the newer V70 and my other cars I've mentioned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilled man Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 you know I have never had any shims ever in any car so ? probally not the best person to ask :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeInJapan Posted September 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Ok thanks! Will wait for other responders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db130 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Ok thanks! Will wait for other responders.My last set of OEM Volvo rear pads for '00XC(uses the same rear pads as P2 cars btw) also came with those 3M paper peel-off on the pads.. I left the paper on the pads. I too am a bit curious now.No issues so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTT5 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 The adhesive should be a noise reducer, and may well replace the grease typically used. Can't offer up a certain answer, as I used Akebonos when mine came due, and they came with their own grease (which actually dried tacky rather than behaving like lubricant greases, so it may accomplish the same thing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I touched on cut shims here:http://volvospeed.com/Reviews/mintexc-tech.htmAnd here:http://volvospeed.com/Repair/s60_rbrakepads.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWinkey Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Thankyou.....I was thinking the samehttp://volvospeed.com/Repair/s60_rbrakepads.html NO shims..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 i use the "disc brake quiet" aerosol spray from CRC, it dries very tacky i'm "assuming" much like the 3m stuffone thing i have noticed is that if you clean your car at least once a week including a good wheel cleaning (i use simple green 50/50 heavy soaking since the OEM pads dust quite a bit) the lubricant will wear down, with normal driving i have observed a need to re-apply around once a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing3 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 my 04r had the brembos in the back and i don't remember every seeing any tape back there. if it was there i just put the copper/bronze volvo squeal stuff on top of it and slapped them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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