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Old May 21, 2019 | 04:24 AM
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Hi. I am trying to find out about my rear calipers/pads on my 1999 S40 1.8 litre.
I am changing the pads which are DB1382.
The old pads has a small pin on the back of the pad which fits into one of the grooves to wind back piston as it has an integrial handbrake in caliper.
The new pads do not have the small pin and I have been told it needs it so the brakes wont lock during handbrake operation when released to stop the piston from turning.
No one can tell me if the pin type is required or is it all done inside the caliper even the supplier of the pads.
I would appreciate any help Thanks
 
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Old May 25, 2019 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by davisross
Hi. I am trying to find out about my rear calipers/pads on my 1999 S40 1.8 litre.
I am changing the pads which are DB1382.
The old pads has a small pin on the back of the pad which fits into one of the grooves to wind back piston as it has an integrial handbrake in caliper.
The new pads do not have the small pin and I have been told it needs it so the brakes wont lock during handbrake operation when released to stop the piston from turning.
No one can tell me if the pin type is required or is it all done inside the caliper even the supplier of the pads.
I would appreciate any help Thanks
Mine is an 03 and I’ve changed the brakes (rear) multiple times. None of pads I used ever had a pin.
 
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Old May 26, 2019 | 12:28 AM
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Thanks I have been told the same
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Old May 26, 2019 | 11:11 AM
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why not stick with OEM pads anyways? the price difference is small considering they will last 2-3 years in typical driving. I've done all brands and materials across 4 cars and I'm back to genuine Volvo.
 
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