Brake Pad and Rotor Job Checklist & Tutorial

I took my 2001 Cross Country for it’s 60,000 mile maintenace, and they said I need front brake pads. Ok.

I asked about the back, and at the time, they said they were fine.

Now, only 4 months later, I had to take it in for the Alarm System, and a dead head light. They told me that now, I need brake pads in the back! I do not ride my brakes, and am having trouble trusting these people.

I paid $1,700.00 for an Easy Care warranty, but they said it doesn’t cover brake pads, head lamps or alarm modules.

What a rip!

Do you know of a reliable Volvo repair shop in Monterey, CA?
Right now, my Volvo is at Larry Menke’s in Seaside, CA.

It’s going to cost over $1,000.00 for these repairs. Is this right?

Thanks,

Gayle

I too am looking for some assistance on replacing front brakes on a 2007 XC90. I have replaced many brake pads before on a variety of cars. There appears to be 6 Torx (two different sizes)head bolts that need to be removed in order to remove the brake pads-two bolts T45 are protected by a black plastic housing, the other four are T55 that appear to be holding everything to the car. Am I missing something??