C70 Coupe L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 53 B5234T3 (2001)
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Use only Volvo original brake fluid marked DOT 4+. Never re-use brake fluid. Always keep brake fluid in its original packing, well sealed.
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Check continuously that there is enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir when replacing brake fluid.
Preparations
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Ignition off.
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Jack car up and remove wheels.
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Clean around brake fluid reservoir cap.
Get a drain bottle and hose to collect brake fluid in.
Replacing brake fluid, front
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Remove protective cap from bleed nipple.
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Connect drain bottle hose. Open nipple approx. one turn.
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Push brake caliper piston to bottom of caliper using a bolt clamp, see illustration. Leave bolt clamp in the pushed-in position.
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Push brake pedal right down and hold it there for approx. 2 seconds before releasing it. Repeat until 2 - 3 dl (0.2 - 0.3 US qt) of brake fluid has
drained off.
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Close bleed nipple while holding brake pedal right down.
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Remove hose and re-fit protective cap.
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Remove bolt clamp from brake caliper.
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Depress brake pedal a few times.
Removing brake pad LH rear
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Remove brake pad brake caliper.
Replacing brake fluid LH rear
