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SQUEAK!!!!!!!!! S70

posted by  AIR RESQ on  Sun Oct 15 08:17 CST 2006
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I know there are threads about squeaky breaks, but I cant seem to find what I need. What are a good replacement rotor and pad (front) for a '98 S70?
I have put new pads on last year from Autozone, and sure enough they started squeaking. bad enough to turn heads, plug ears, and yes even make comments.
The pads are still good though...the rotors can be turned once.
Should I try turning the rotors to remove the ridges and use the same pads, or am I wasting my time?
If anyone has any insight on this I would appreciate it.
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1998 Blue S70 240,000 miles!








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    SQUEAK!!!!!!!!! S70

    posted by  KlausC on  Wed Oct 18 14:14 CST 2006
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    I mix OEM rotors and pads on the rear brakes all of the time. I like PBR Metal Masters, less dust. The rear pads come with shims builtin, but I still use anti squeal brake grease from IPD. It really works.
    The only time you ever need to turn rotors is when a small lip forms on the outside edge, but then the rotor is usually too thin for new pads anyway.

    Klaus
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    1975 164E running? 1995 854T sweet 1998 V70 R work horse








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    SQUEAK!!!!!!!!! S70

    posted by  someone claiming to be Mr. Norm on  Mon Oct 16 03:51 CST 2006 [RELATED]

    Don't use aftermarket pads with Volvo rotors, problems will be constant. The OEM pads are good, except for all the brake dust. Drilled or slotted rotors allow gas from the pads to vent,which improves response under heavy breaking.

    Personally, I am stunned by how many miles (going on 40K) I am getting with Brembo drilled rotors and MetalMaster pads. Great breaking and no squeeks.








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    SQUEAK!!!!!!!!! S70

    posted by  MadeInJapan on  Sun Oct 15 16:02 CST 2006
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    You need oem pads...also plenty of lithium grease behind the pads. No one recommends turning Volvo rotors. If you need new ones buy Zimmerman or Brembo...these are considered OEM. fcpgroton.com sells all of these at a fair price.
    --
    1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic (125K), 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red (45K), Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon (Sold at 140K and miss her). My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.








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      SQUEAK!!!!!!!!! Lithium grease?????? S70

      posted by  someone claiming to be Larryp on  Sun Oct 15 23:36 CST 2006 [RELATED]

      I would not use Lithium grease on the brakes. It is ordinary low temperature grease and will wreck your brakes. You want brake grease. Volvo sells small tubes of the right stuff for use on backing plates, pins etc.








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        SQUEAK!!!!!!!!! Lithium grease?????? 850 1995

        posted by  HO on  Tue Oct 17 07:24 CST 2006
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        Volvo sell the small tube of white silicon grease. That is what I'm using on the Volvo brake pads (front and rear). About $10 for a small tube, quite expensive but worth it.

        Ching-Ho Cheng
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        1995 855 NA, Bilstein Strut & Shocks, Volvo Protective Grill, K&N Filter, E-Code Lens, ClearCorner Light, Alpine CD-Changer, AutoDim RearView Mirror, 6000K HID








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      SQUEAK!!!!!!!!! S70

      posted by  AIR RESQ on  Sun Oct 15 18:07 CST 2006
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      Thanks M.I.J. I always respect your opinion! What is the advantage to haveing holes or slots drilled in the rotor. I would think it has something to do with heat. I also heard that Volvo pads wear very fast?
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      1998 Blue S70 240,000 miles!








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        SQUEAK!!!!!!!!! S70

        posted by  MadeInJapan on  Mon Oct 16 16:27 CST 2006
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        No real advantage with the drilled/slotted except they look really really nice (they do help if you are really braking and have hills, etc.). I was wrong about the lithium grease. You DO WANT the brake grease, and plenty of it. Thanks to another brickster for correcting me on that one.
        --
        1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic (125K), 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red (45K), Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon (Sold at 140K and miss her). My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.








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        Suggest you buy OEM parts S70

        posted by  someone claiming to be BG on  Mon Oct 16 09:14 CST 2006 [RELATED]

        The original Volvo pads lasted over 50,000 miles on my wife's V70, but it is manual transmission, and your driving habits may be different. I suggest stock Volvo parts. Don't turn the rotors, that seems like foolish economizing. Good luck.







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