How to Replace the Brake Pads on a Volvo XC90?

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DeCamilla
07/29/25 7:56pm
Here is the method for replacing the brake pads on a Volvo XC90: 1. First, open the engine compartment and check whether the brake fluid level is in the normal position. 2. Use a jack to lift the car, remove the tire first, then use a wrench combined with a socket to remove the bolts of the brake caliper, and then directly take off the brake pads. 3. Install the new brake pads, and the job is done. Of course, the original parts must be reinstalled in the reverse order of removal. Below is some related information about brake pads: 1. Automotive brake pads are generally composed of a steel plate, an adhesive heat insulation layer, and a friction block. The steel plate is coated to prevent rust, and the coating process uses an SMT-4 furnace temperature tracker to detect the temperature distribution during the coating process to ensure quality. 2. The heat insulation layer is made of non-heat-conducting materials, with the purpose of heat insulation. The friction block is composed of friction materials and adhesives. When braking, it is squeezed against the brake disc or brake drum to generate friction, thereby achieving vehicle deceleration and braking.
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