2003 Volvo V40 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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  • 2003 Volvo V40 1.9 L4 GAS, CC:1948, Fuel Injection
  • 2003 Volvo V40 1.9 L4 GAS, CC:1948, Fuel Injection

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo V40 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Volvo V40 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Parking Brake Shoes, Replace -> Parking Brake, Adjust
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo V40 1.9 L4 GAS

Parking Brake Shoes, Replace

  • Loosen parking brake cable adjusting screw. Refer to " Parking Brake Adjustment."
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
  • Remove caliper.
  • Remove brake disc, then remove brake shoe springs, brake shoes and adjuster, if applicable. On some models, it may be required to work through holes in axle shaft flange to gain access to springs.
  • Before assembly, apply a t...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo V40 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Volvo V40 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo V40 1.9 L4 GAS

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) uses a control unit, hydraulic modulator, transient surge protector, front speed sensors and a speedometer sensor to control wheel lock-up. The control unit receives vehicle speed, wheel speed and wheel acceleration information from the sensors, then sends the information to the hydraulic modulator. The hydraulic modulator uses this information to ensure correct hydraulic ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo V40 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Volvo V40 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rotor, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo V40 1.9 L4 GAS

Front

  • Remove retaining spring from caliper.
  • Remove mounting bolts, then the caliper. Hang caliper from a steel wire as not to damage brake hose.
  • Remove caliper mounting bracket.
  • Remove rotor locating pins, then the rotor.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Tighten locating pin and caliper mounting bracket bolts to specifications.

Rear

  • Press out split pins with a .12 (3mm) mandrel, the remove retaining spring...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo V40 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Volvo V40 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo V40 1.9 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo V40 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Volvo V40 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Rear -> Removal & Overhaul
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo V40 1.9 L4 GAS

Rear

Removal & Overhaul
  • Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove rear tires.
  • Disconnect brake lines, then remove two caliper attaching bolts and caliper.
  • Remove piston dust cover, then place a piece of wood or suitable material between both pistons. Force pistons out of bore using low pressure compressed air.
  • Remove sealing rings, then bleeder screw. Do not separate brake caliper into two separate halves.
  • Clean caliper assembly thoroughly using brake fluid or denatured alcohol.
  • Remove any ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo V40 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Volvo V40 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Control Module -> Hydraulic Modulator -> Less Multi-Link Rear Suspension -> Multi-Link Suspension -> Rear Sensor
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo V40 1.9 L4 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Refer to "Brake System Bleed" section under "Hydraulic Brake Systems."

Component Replacement

Control Module
  • Ensure ignition is off.
  • Remove sound proofing under instrument panel.
  • Loosen band holding control module and lift module out.
  • Remove control module connector.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Hydraulic Modulator
  • Remove cover over hydraulic modulator.
  • Remove both relays and connector.
  • Disconnect ground lead from modulator
  • Remove hydraulic lines to modulator noting position for installation.
  • Remove screw from support and push support to right. Remove hydraulic modulator
  • Reverse ...

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