my Volvo XC60 First Generation (2008-2017) is shaking when I brake, what's wrong?

Solution

1. Preparation

• Gather necessary tools and parts.
• Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
• Place wheel chocks behind rear wheels for safety.

2. Remove Wheel

• Sub-steps:

  1. Loosen the lug nuts slightly while the vehicle is on the ground.
  2. Raise the vehicle using a jack and secure it with jack stands.
  3. Remove the lug nuts completely and take off the wheel.

• Tools Required: Lug wrench, jack, jack stands.

3. Inspect and Replace Brake Components

• Sub-steps:

  1. Remove the caliper bolts using a socket wrench.
  2. Carefully slide the caliper off the rotor; support it to avoid stress on the brake line.
  3. Check brake pads for wear; replace if the thickness is less than 3mm.
  4. Inspect the rotor for warping; if warped (more than 0.002 inches), replace or machine it if within spec.
  5. Clean the rotor surface and caliper brackets with brake cleaner.
  6. Reinstall the caliper with new brake pads and torque bolts to manufacturer specifications (typically around 25-35 ft-lbs).

• Tools Required: Socket set, brake cleaner, torque wrench.

4. Reinstall Wheel and Lower Vehicle

• Sub-steps:

  1. Place the wheel back onto the hub.
  2. Hand-tighten the lug nuts.
  3. Lower the vehicle off the jack stands.
  4. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern to manufacturer specifications (typically around 80-100 ft-lbs).

• Tools Required: Lug wrench, torque wrench.