7 VII 7 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Caliper looks to have seized. Going to get a rebuilt one from NAPA - http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?R=SEBSE2283_0248640460 Is this the correct one and best option (not interested in rebuilding myself) Is there a write up for this process? I have SS Braided lines so is there an easy way to do it? Also do I need to bleed the brake system all the way or do I just have to do one line and how do I do that? lol, it has been awhile. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 yikes bud... http://volvospeed.com/volvo_repairs_how_tos/brake_calipers_rotor_pads/rear_s70_850_brakes.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 VII 7 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 yikes bud... http://volvospeed.com/volvo_repairs_how_tos/brake_calipers_rotor_pads/rear_s70_850_brakes.html But that does not have the caliper removal part, just taking it off the bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT5M Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Not sure what you are asking Dave. 2 15mm bolts and the whole thing comes off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcc014 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I think Dave was looking for the steps to undo the caliper from brake line. I saw posts here to use flare-nut wrench for brake line, not regular wrench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy. Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Just use a flare wrench and pull it off, it will drip some fluid but take the new caliper and screw it in, make sure that it doesn't cross thread. then you'll be good to go. I have replaced all 4 calipers on my wagon so I am a pro at it now... I always bleed all four sides when I replace a caliper, also I got a power bleeder and it makes bleeding all four sides a 15 minute job. Takes longer to drink 2 beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keaton85 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Google must be really broken today! Sorry bud, just messing with you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 VII 7 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Do I have to bleed the brakes? And if so could I just do that one side or do I have to do all 4 corners? I have ATE Blue fluid and that was done a couple years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 no you don't really have to just be sure to swap it over quickly and bleed immediately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 VII 7 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 no you don't really have to just be sure to swap it over quickly and bleed immediately So yes, I have to bleed. Can I just do that one left front brake or do I have to do all 4 sides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing3 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 hey dave, remember years ago you went to some fancy dinner on a boat, space ship, battleship etc? what was that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcc014 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Do I have to bleed the brakes? And if so could I just do that one side or do I have to do all 4 corners? I have ATE Blue fluid and that was done a couple years ago. When I did my rear passenger side caliper few years ago, I just did the bleeding on that one. I did not bleed all 4. So far so good up to now. I won't heard to bleed all 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsterns Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 You can possibly get away with bleeding just the replaced caliper, however make sure you don't let the MC run dry as then you could push air into the other parts of the system which would mean you would have to do all 4 to be safe. If after you bleed the one, you have a spongy brake, I'd go back and do all 4. If you have access to a pressure bleeder, use it! Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy. Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 As I said before do all 4 just to be thorough, it doesn't take that much longer and it will give you peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 VII 7 Posted October 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 As I said before do all 4 just to be thorough, it doesn't take that much longer and it will give you peace of mind. Understood, just don't want to if I don't have to. I don't have someone to help me and I don't want to buy a power bleeder right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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