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- 12 Nov 2024, 05:01
- Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
- Topic: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
- Replies: 25
- Views: 827
Re: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
The reason I asked about the master cylinder or brake booster replacement is that if either of these parts are replaced the brake booster push rod length adjustment must be checked. If out of adjustment and the rod length is too long the master cylinder will be compressed some and can cause the bra...
- 11 Nov 2024, 12:35
- Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
- Topic: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
- Replies: 25
- Views: 827
Re: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
The reason I asked about the master cylinder or brake booster replacement is that if either of these parts are replaced the brake booster push rod length adjustment must be checked. If out of adjustment and the rod length is too long the master cylinder will be compressed some and can cause the bra...
- 10 Nov 2024, 02:38
- Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
- Topic: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
- Replies: 25
- Views: 827
Re: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
Have you recently changed the master cylinder or brake booster? Or any other work before this problem started? I had really soft brakes so changed the master cylinder and the servo, but the car was braking exactly the same. It was when I changed the battery and connected the VIDA diagnosis when my ...
- 09 Nov 2024, 15:13
- Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
- Topic: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
- Replies: 25
- Views: 827
Re: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
drive the car a short distance and roll to a stop without using brakes if possible. feel the brake disks, one or more will be hot if they are dragging. if both back brakes are hot the emergency brake cables might be binding. Thanks, will try tomorrow But I think is more an electric problem because ...
- 09 Nov 2024, 11:46
- Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
- Topic: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
- Replies: 25
- Views: 827
Re: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
Update: The problem is fixed and my car now brakes ok. How? I don’t really know In these months I have tryed your tips (I am so thankful for them🫡) but none of the worked and I was so tired of trying that left that problem appart. Today I changed the battery because it was dead and then drove a cou...
- 09 Nov 2024, 10:17
- Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
- Topic: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
- Replies: 25
- Views: 827
Re: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
Update: The problem is fixed and my car now brakes ok. How? I don’t really know In these months I have tryed your tips (I am so thankful for them🫡) but none of the worked and I was so tired of trying that left that problem appart. Today I changed the battery because it was dead and then drove a coup...
- 20 Jul 2024, 14:08
- Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
- Topic: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
- Replies: 25
- Views: 827
Re: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
Ok guys, so the front calipers are ok but the rear ones are not ok 😓😓 I’m really grateful for your help guys, I’m gonna try to put the callipers in the correct position and then let you know if the problem is solved!! thats not a mechanic, they threw parts at an undiagnosed problem. go for the easy ...
- 18 Jul 2024, 11:51
- Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
- Topic: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
- Replies: 25
- Views: 827
Re: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
I don´t really know... the mechanic had been trying to repair the brakes for more than 1 month, but the brakes are exactly the same so I think I will test the ABS like you Oro told me and then search for another mechanic...
- 17 Jul 2024, 13:00
- Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
- Topic: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
- Replies: 25
- Views: 827
Re: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
Yes, they bled the brakes several times when they changed the servo and the master cylinder, they made the bled in the correct order, but as far as I know, they did not use any scanner tool. Thank you very much for your help sir :D that sounds like air in the system. if you go to the dealer it will ...
- 17 Jul 2024, 08:16
- Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
- Topic: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
- Replies: 25
- Views: 827
Re: Brakes problem, lots of parts changed
So maybe I have to go to the dealer of find a mechanic with a volvo scanner Its so strange cause If I brake twice fast, the first brake is as I described in the post, but in the second brake the pedal has a lot more of "pressure" and it almost feels like there is no problem in the brakes. ...






