Checking the brake discs for wear

Each brake disc has a minimum thickness value engraved or printed on the brake disc itself. Measuring the thickness of the break discs with vernier calipers or an equivalent tool from time to time can help you determine whether they need to be replaced.

Warning

Raising the vehicle to remove a wheel

Removing a wheel requires that you raise the wheel off the ground. Carefully follow the separate instructions for raising the vehicle safely.

• If you are removing a wheel in or near traffic, make sure you and the vehicle are clearly visible to others. Activate the hazard warning flasher, put out a warning triangle in a visible but safe place and wear a reflective vest.
• Designate a safe space for passengers to wait, away from both the vehicle and traffic.
• You are responsible for safety around the vehicle while it is raised. Do not allow people inside or close to the vehicle.
• Never get under the vehicle or let anyone reach under it with any part of their body while it is raised with a jack.

Note

You must activate jack mode before raising the vehicle off the ground.

Warning

If the thickness of brake disc is less than what is indicated by the minimum thickness value, the brake disc should be replaced immediately. Continuing to use worn components beyond this limit can reduce braking performance and compromise safety.

Important

Brake wear indicators

Your vehicle is equipped with electrical brake pad wear indicators that monitor the condition of the brake pads. When the brake pad thickness wears below the safe limit, the brake wear warning symbol appears in the instrument panel.

If the brake wear warning symbol appears, contact an authorized Volvo workshop to have the brake pads inspected and, if necessary, replaced. Driving with worn brake pads can compromise safety and damage the brake discs.