Removing the Entire Rear Brake Caliper

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing Entire Rear Brake Caliper

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the brake hose from the brake caliper.
the screws of the brake caliper guides.
the brake caliper from the holder plus the brake pads.
the parking brake cable from the support. First pull up the rubber sleeve around the parking brake cable.
the parking brake spring (if one is fitted).
the inner cable from the parking brake handle.
the remaining brake fluid.