Volvo XC90 II D5 brake rotors/pads/fluid replacement and upgrade to T8 size

Time to replace my XC90 II D5 Brake Rotors and Pads. Decided to upgrade to T8 size rotors at the same time, so front was upgraded from 345mm to 366mm, while the rear was upgraded from 320mm to 340mm.
Here are the parts I used (This is not a sponsored video, I paid for everything):
FCP Euro KIT-31400569CKT5 kit which includes Rotors, Pads and Clips
Volvo 36012672, left front caliper bracket for 366mm rotor
Volvo 36012673, right front caliper bracket for 366mm rotor
Volvo 36010239, rear front caliper bracket for 340mm rotor, 2 required

[@SCANDINAVIANROADS]

Добрый день.
Очень хорошее и познавательное видео.
Спасибо большое за видео.👍👍👍

[@vica153]

In the rain even. Good man.

[@eyhpoon]

@@vica153 Yeah, just winter weather. I was very careful to cover up everthing to ensure no water get into the system.

[@vica153]

Bleeding brakes solo, I hook the vacuum up to the bleeder on the caliper and pull the old fluid that direction. Still in short bursts and checking to keep the reservoir topped up. Start the whole process by vacuuming all the old dirty brake fluid out of the reservoir and filling with fresh.
Vacuum at the reservoir is probably ideal for pulling out any possible air in the system, but it also can introduce air at the caliper if you have any leaks in the attached hoses.

[@eyhpoon]

@@vica153 I just use the old method. Seems to be ok. Have driven about a few hundred kms since the brake change. No issues so far.

[@vica153]

Did you have to 'manually' fully retract the parking brake to fit thicker new pads?

[@eyhpoon]

@@vica153 Yes, for the rear calipers, first need to retract the parking brake by taking the motor off and use a socket to turn the shaft (clockwise) at the back of the caliper, then use a caliper tool to push the piston back all the way.