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740 turbo break squeaking...help

posted by  someone claiming to be Flamingo on  Wed Apr 30 07:05 CST 2003 [RELATED]

I have a 1987 740 turbo wagon. Ever since I got the brakes replaced about 4 months ago they sqeak terribly. I was informed last week that Dan Block brakes or Volvo Original Equipment would probably be the only brakes that would stop the noise. Last friday, 4/25, I ordered Dan Block brakes for $85 and had them put on my Volvo. My car was quiet for about two days and now the sqeaking is starting again! Any ideas why? I am pissed that I just spent $85 on new brakes and they still squeak. I am want to sell the car within the next few months and would like this noise to stop before I try to sell it. Any suggestions would be appreciated...thanks so much.








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    740 turbo break squeaking...help 700 1987

    posted by  Aye Roll on  Wed Apr 30 08:13 CST 2003
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    First off, it's best to post these to the 700 forum rather than the general RWD.. but that's a technicality.
    The brake pads do indeed make a difference, and a quality pad is sometimes the only one that will stop the squeals. These cars are tough to keep quiet! Today, I replaced nice new pads, of uncertain origin, that came with a new caliper I bought, with PBR pads that I had leftover in my parts pile... no more horrific screech in the wife's 88 740.
    One key to quiet brakes is proper and thorough replacement the way Volvo intended it- there should be teflon or teflon & stainless steel shims behind every pad. There needs to be a coating of silicone brake grease on the backside of the pad and the shim. Without these items, you will almost always get an ear-piercing squeal guaranteed.
    If you are willing to get your hands dirty, buy some of the brake grease at an autoparts store, pull the wheels off and make sure the shims are installed and that they're greased. DON'T get any grease on the braking surface of the pads or on the rotor. Just the steel backing metal and the shim. A big screwdriver is a helpful tool for pressing the pads back a little to release them.
    If you're not sure how to remove the retaining hardware, check the Haynes manual or the 700FAQ here under "Features".
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    Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: '86 244DL- 215K, 87 244DL- 230K, 88 744GLE- 198K, 91 244 180K







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