Most recent cars need more and more service, however, there are some more or less important ones. In this article content, we will look into a service process that is essential to ensure your security at the wheel of your car. Indeed, we are going to demonstrate to you how to change the brake pads of your car in a Volvo V60? To do so , in a 1st step, we are going to see why it is important to change the brake pads of your car, in a second step, we are going to see what is the method to change the brake pads of your Volvo V60, and to conclude, what is the price of this part.
Why changing the brake pads from my Volvo V60?
Before we see how to change the brake pads of your car, we will begin our content page by explaining you what the function of the brake pads is, and when they should be changed.
Function of the brake pads on Volvo V60
The brake pads on an vehicle have a essential role in the proper handling of your Volvo V60. Indeed, they are the ones that will ensure braking performance. They are a form of pairs of metal pads that will pinch the brake discs when you press the brake pedal to slow down and stop your Volvo V60. These parts are consumables and consist of a lining that will wear with time and use, hence the interest of changing them occasionally to keep optimal braking.
When to change the brake pads of your Volvo V60?
And now we will demonstrate to you how to know if you have to change the brake pads of your Volvo V60. Bear in mind that dependant on the use you have of your car (city or highway for example), the wear of your brake pads will not be the same at all. Indeed, if you use your brakes regularly, their lifetime will undoubtedly be decreased. We consider that, in general, the brake pads of a vehicle have a service life of about 10,000 to 30,000 kilometres. On the other hand, there are specified symptoms that should alert you to the wear of your car’s brake pads:
- A squeaking sound.
- Much longer braking distance.
- Brake pedal vibration: If this is your case, but your brake pads are in good condition, read our content page on brake vibration on Volvo V60, to find the source of your trouble.
- A brake pedal that’s too hard or too soft…
If you have any of these signs, do not be reluctant to verify the state of your brake pads yourself, either by getting rid of the front wheels and checking their state, or by going directly to a workshop.
How to change the brake pads of my Volvo V60?
We will now advance to the part you are most excited about, how to change the brake pads from your Volvo V60?. Down the page we will explain the guidelines to follow to change the brake pads of your car correctly:
- Buy brake pads designed to your Volvo V60, to do this use your car registration to be sure of suitability with your vehicle when ordering on a specialized website or in a shop.
- Put your car on stands (being cautious to lock the handbrake and engage a gear and unlock the bolts of the wheels you want to act on before you lift the car).
- Take out the wheels in question.
- Before getting rid of the clamp from your calipers, think about using a flat screwdriver to lever between the pad and the disc to totally retract the piston of your calipers, otherwise you will not be able to put the new brake pads.
- Ordinarily, thanks to a big Torx tip, you’ll have 2 screws to remove to be able to change the brake pads of your car and thus be able to take out the brake calipers from it.
- Once you remove the clamp from your calipers, you will be able to serenely remove the two old pads and replace them with the brand-new brake pads.
- Ensure they are in the correct position before you re-install the brake calipers on your Volvo V60.
- Remember to end locking your wheels on the ground, otherwise your transmission will be damaged.
- To finish, take into account that brake pads need a running-in period of 500 to 1000km, so you will have to drive very conscientiously the first 100km and be cautious until you reach 500km.
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That’s it, now you know how to change the brake pads on your car.
What is the price of brake pads for an Volvo V60?
Finally, last part of our content page on the process to change the brake pads of your Volvo V60. It’s just to give you an idea of the price of the brake pads of your car. Depending on the finish of your car (sport or not), the pads will be different and therefore the price will also change, however, usually it will take between 20 and 40 € for a set of 4 brake pads at a specific online site like Oscaro, you can find here their entire offer of brake pads for your car. The benefit of this type of site is the choice, the price and the after-sales service you get. Finally, if you go to a car center or specialized shops you should be able to find the set of pads between 30 and 60€.
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