any tips on removing front brake calipers on a 1993 300D so i can change the pads, the bolts seem to just keep turning.

this website is great!!!!

the bolts on the inside of the caliper.....thanks for the help

I'm not sure where these pins are and how you remove them?

You may need to use a second wrench to counterhold the pin.

The pads just drop in once the sliding half is off and the piston is pushed back.

Make sure you clean the pad slots and use a very small amount of anitseize on the sides and back of the backing plate (NOT the friction material!).

Make sure the "ear" springs are under the sliding part, not sticking up through, or they will squeak something horrible.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!

I think the bolts i'm talking about might be the pins you are referring too. do they have a 13mm hex head on them?

They are the pins that go in the holes that you can see towards the center of the caliper in this picture (no hex heads that I can remember):

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Andrew

1989 Volvo 745- 202K

this is a pic of my caliper are the pins i need to remove at the very top and bottom of this caliper?

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You must use a wrench on both sides, it's just a smooth pin under the boot, and will spin. The bolt screws into the pin. There are flats on the pin for the wrench, probably a 14 but may be 13 mm.

If the boots are torn, get new ones, else the caliper will stick.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!

ok thanks to everybodys help I've removed the old pads, how do I remove this sensor and put it on the new pad?

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Heave the old ones. New are $2.00 or less.

Zill.