Replacing rear pads on N reg 850 T-5

**jim_from_surrey** · Friday 5th August 2005, 04:30

i want to replace my rear pads this weekend, but reading "the software that should not be mentioned" it says i might need a special tool to remove the old pads - is this likely to be a problem as obviously i havent got the tool?

cheers guys

**Tomcat** · Friday 5th August 2005, 07:15

Er..... in a word no. I did mine a good while back and I didnt need any special tools. Mine is the same year. Good luck!.

**nikgallagher** · Friday 5th August 2005, 08:40

The only 'special' tool you'll need Jim is a fairly narrow punch to drift the retaining pins out. Mine were fairly wedged in so needed a fair bit of persuation.

**Wobbly Dave** · Friday 5th August 2005, 09:44

Rear pads are easy.

How to is in the KB section (including how to stop them squeakin')

http://www.volvot5.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1277

I recommend DS Premier pads on the back or Volvo OEM. If you want the shims then get in touch. VT also stock them now.

**'95R** · Friday 5th August 2005, 12:37

Also, before you remove the pads from the calipers, be sure to compress the piston using a pry-bar and wedging it in there and apply pressure. It will make the re-assembly process much easier, trust me

**Wobbly Dave** · Saturday 6th August 2005, 00:51

Ooops - did I not say? Personally I use a big pair of water pliers to push the calipers back in. Remember to pump the pedal a few times when you start the car too.

**jim_from_surrey** · Saturday 6th August 2005, 01:03

thanks guys, i was a bit worried when i saw "special tool ####" thanks for the info.

i have a drift to use to knock the pins out - 3mm i think i need, have some welding clamps to push the pistons back (good to put these back into service - my last car had wind-in ones).

not sure about these shims - whats the score with these?

the discs are fairly scored from the previous owner so i'm hoping they'll measure up ok otherwise i might need to replace these too!

Pads to fit are ferodo premier, cheap but good apparently (?)

thanks guys

**gibbo** · Saturday 6th August 2005, 08:41

Originally Posted by jim_from_surrey

thanks guys, i was a bit worried when i saw "special tool ####" thanks for the info.

i have a drift to use to knock the pins out - 3mm i think i need, have some welding clamps to push the pistons back (good to put these back into service - my last car had wind-in ones).

not sure about these shims - whats the score with these?

the discs are fairly scored from the previous owner so i'm hoping they'll measure up ok otherwise i might need to replace these too!

Pads to fit are ferodo premier, cheap but good apparently (?)

thanks guys

Mate the shims are used to stop the squealing.
I also used the premiers on mine, literally minutes to fit. The preperation of the pads took longer (mental note must charge battery on sander fully next time LOL).

I didn't use the shims at first. BIG mistake the squeal from the brakes the first time i touched them was deafening. Emptied the street of cats thats for sure. Got some shims pronto refitted pads no more squeal.

Gibbo

**wellsy** · Saturday 6th August 2005, 08:49

hi the i have new ferrodo pads all round in my car but the squeal from the rear ones is driving me nuts where can i get the shims from ?
when i asked my local volvo dealer they told me the only come with genuine volvo pads .
can i buy just the shims from anywhere else.
thanks wellsy.

**gibbo** · Saturday 6th August 2005, 08:57

Originally Posted by wellsy

hi the i have new ferrodo pads all round in my car but the squeal from the rear ones is driving me nuts where can i get the shims from ?
when i asked my local volvo dealer they told me the only come with genuine volvo pads .
can i buy just the shims from anywhere else.
thanks wellsy.

Mate i got the shims from TMC (local car acc shop). They were crap but worked. I know wobbly had some when i was talking to him last week or so. The ones he has / had fit perfectly. I think he did say VT are selling them but that may have been the fitting kit.

Gibbo

**Wobbly Dave** · Saturday 6th August 2005, 23:11

No, VT do have the very same lockheed/Ap self-adhesive shims. I also used to be able to get them from my local parts shop. Personally I think it is far easier to get Hamish to send you them.

Shamfering the edges helps but I found the shims are the only thing that actually worked. You can also get metal shims from Volvo.

**jim_from_surrey** · Saturday 13th August 2005, 15:31

sorry guys been away from 'puter for a few days...

i will get some of these shims i think - are the VT ones metal like the volvo ones, or are they the self same ones?

i'm still tied up this weekend putting a big stereo system in the wifes car at the moment but hope to get time next week

thanks

**Wobbly Dave** · Saturday 13th August 2005, 23:56

VT stock the self adhesive shims.

**jim_from_surrey** · Thursday 18th August 2005, 01:53

thanks Dave, this will be the way i'll go

**nikgallagher** · Thursday 18th August 2005, 08:12

When I changed the rears on mine, I just pryed the shims off the old pads and used them. A bit of copper grease for good measure and I've had no problems.