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brakes & rotors S40-V40

posted by  someone claiming to be penny on  Tue Nov 25 02:50 CST 2003 [RELATED]

I took my 01 S40 to Firestone to have my tires rotated. They said I needed front brakes and that the rotors on Volvo's are too soft to resurface. Is that true? They are recommending replacing brake pads and rotors. Can't I just replace the brake pads? My car has 34000 miles.








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    brakes & rotors S40-V40

    posted by  someone claiming to be captain hook on  Wed Nov 26 12:51 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    u should not go to firestone they dont know what they are looking at. no way in hell any rotors wear out at 34k, volvo rotors are usually good for 3 sets of pads and should never be resurfaced or they will warp, be sure to use volvo pads when replacing to avoid noise or pulsation problems








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    brakes & rotors S40-V40

    posted by  someone claiming to be Ray N. on  Tue Nov 25 05:08 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    Similar issue came up last week on another thread. Have a
    look at:

    http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/index.htm?id=711277

    Seems like brake problems might be common on the 40 series.

    It is true that Volvo rotors should not be turned (they are
    not particularly expensive though).

    Also, I would use original Volvo parts.








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      brakes & rotors S40-V40

      posted by  someone claiming to be penny on  Tue Nov 25 09:42 CST 2003 [RELATED]

      Thanks. I'll take it to the dealer then.







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