need to replace brakes on 98 S70...pads and disc...neighbor said it is an easy job and we can do it ourselves. Is this true? How much would it cost to have this done prefessionally?
Thanks

 

it will cost alot to do it professionally...it should be very easy..i havent done one in a while, but to replace the pads should be VERY easy, and the rotors shouldnt be much worse....on most vehicles, replacing pads and rotors, are usually only like 4 bolts per side, after the wheels are off

 

It would cost about $400.00 per set.
If you are doing the front pads you will need a screwdriver,pliers,15mm socket,ratchet,C-clamp or big channel locks, 10mm deep socket or wrench and a 7mm allen wrench(perferably a socket allen) Remove the spring on the outside of the caliper.Then remove the 2 7mm allen screws in the back of the caliper slide the caliper off the bracket.Remove the pads and compress the caliper.Then remove the caliper bracket by removing the 2 15mm screws and slide the bracket off.Then remove the 10mm bolt holding the rotor on.Then the rotor should come off.You might have to tap one it to break the rust seal off of it.
NOTE: only compress one side at at time.

If you are doing the rears you will need a hammer,Small punch,I believe a 13mm socket,10mm wrench and the pliers.
Remove the 2 13 mm bolts holding the caliper on and slide it off.Remove the 10mm bolt and remove the rotor.You might want to knock the pins out of the caliper and remove the pads before you remove the caliper.Careful the spring clips break sometimes for the rear pads with age.The rivet in the center of the spring will break at times.

 

Don't forget caliper grease or you will be doing the job over again..........................

 

Thanks for the back up I knew I forgot something!!!!
Put the grease on the back of the pads and where it slides in the calipers.That will be the end tabs on the pads.You can also remove the allen screws and put a little grease on the outside of the screws.The smoth part.

 

wow..youre good tech...[8D]

 

Thanks for the compliment!!

 

You can find good brake kits on Ebay at better prices then you'll find elsewhere. They'll usually include: Rotors, Pads, Brake Fluid, and sometimes SS Brake Lines.