front brake "caliper-thing"

[mac0502]

Hi

I need the "thing" that caliper is attached to.
To be exact the "thing" has two bolts with bits of rubber and caliper is attached to those bolts (with 13mm screws). And I need that "thing" and one of bolts with rubber.
I am located in Glasgow, Scotland.

Sorry for not using the professional name of the part but really don't know how to call it in english. Once will find out how is it called will update my post.

[Alan 480]

Caliper holder or carrier would be the 'normal' name?

This bolts to the back of the hub an if it is the part I think it is the bolts that hold it in place are SPECIAL fine thread.

to confirm any chance of a photo (low resolution)

[mac0502]

I need that carrier or holder. It is attached somewhere behind the hub by 2 17mm screws... and it has two bolts with (some rubber) to attach the caliper to it.
Please see the link....
http://www.fordwiki.co.uk/index.php?tit ... rt_1_of_3)

picture no 3 and 4 show the holder I need and picture 5 shows the bolts...-I need one these bolts. (it is website about ford mondeo but the volvo carrier looks very alike )

[mac0502]

if above link doesn't work try this one and than "Website for this image" on the up - right corner
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=brake+ ... 5CA&zoom=1

[Zoist]

Try to PM glasgowjim

maybe he has a spare

[glasgowjim]

There are 2 sizes of brake caliper carriers available .

If you get the smaller size then you will have difficulty sourcing brake pads as volvo dont do that size. Far better to replace with the larger size.However if you have the small size I have a new replacement part. The other parts you want are guide pins ( have 1 spare pin ) and the 2 mounting bolts are a special thread volvo only parts they have to send to sweden !

[mac0502]

Hey Jim,

Your post brings another question up. How to know if my carrier is the bigger one or the smaller?
I just found someone who is stripping the car and is willing to sell carrier and the pin, it can be posted to me after PayPal (£11.99 + postage)-but again would have to know the size!!!

Regards.

[malkontent]

give VIN please

regards
Marek

[mac0502]

Hey Marek,

Sorry for stupid question but is the vin a part number thing...-in college now so will post the number this afternoon.
Thanks for reply.

[mac0502]

There is no number on the carrier, so I measured the carrier and made pictures...
Please see link bellow...(don't know how to post pictures here)
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... 08ec7bb694

hope this will allow to determine is it the smaller or bigger version...
Thanks in advance.

Regards.

[glasgowjim]

post up the year of manufacture and the car's vin number .

look up the home page and click on VIN reader if you dont know where it is.

[mac0502]

Entered VIN: xlbec313erc588727
Manufacturer code xlb Volvo Cars Netherlands
Car type e Volvo 480
Safety standard c 3 point seat belts + airbag + seat belt pretensioners
Engine type 31 B20F
Transmission type 3 5-speed manual gearbox
Verification e Europe
Modelyear r 1994
Factory c NedCar, Born (Netherlands)
Chassisnumber 588727 Perhaps car 2427 constructed in 1994.

[malkontent]

this is right side of my 1990 ES , 1.8 , is for sale

[mac0502]

Hey Marek,

I need left hand side one, but I think that it is universal part (left and right are the same ) also through ebay I found that part in london which would be cheaper and quicker to post, but the seller went quiet since yesterday afternoon...so I may consider your offer. I am a little bit concern about postage fee from Krakow to Glasgow...-anyway if I wont hear from ebay seller by tomorrow evening than I will get in touch with you.
Thanks for your reply.

Regards

[mac0502]

Btw... just to know in future, the carrier i have, is it the bigger one or the smaller...?

[malkontent]

part number 3342528 , CH > 538519 , smaller
part number 3344060 , CH 538520 > , bigger

left and right side is the same , this one is from my 1990 ES , CH 559248 , so it is the bigger .

[glasgowjim]

1994 has the larger carrier size.
the carrier fits either side.

if you are having problems drop in and see me. I am in Bearsden.

[glasgowjim]

the carriers are not expensive new from Volvo dealer.

[mac0502]

Thanks

I bought one on ebay from a volvo broken for parts for £11 with guide pins.

Jim, thank you also for offering your help. I can't drive now without brake, but also fitting the carrier in isn't a hard job. I surly will get in touch if any difficulties appear.
I don't have much experience, but with small jobs I have been doing so far, the biggest problem I have had was parts naming and/or sourcing the right one for my car.

Thank you all for your help, wish you rust-free, leaks-free and breakdown-free new year!!!