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S70 Brakes

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70
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kenneth_balakumaran

S70 Brakes

Post by kenneth_balakumaran »

Thee was a squeeking noise coming frm my brakes. The mechanic inspected and told me all brakes are in really god shape including caliper, roter, etc. in all 4 wheels are in perfect shape. However he siad he had to adjust thehan brake assemby. However, the noise is still there. I am worried since it is to with the brakes. Anyone please advice.
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White850Turbo
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Post by White850Turbo »

Who did the brakes the last time? Chances are that if it was anyone besides a Volvo mechanic, they didn't install the shims on the rear designed to prevent squeaking. It's not a safety thing, it's just an annoyance.
-Sean

1995 850 Turbo (Extensively Modded)

1998 S70 T5 (Almost Stock)
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kenneth_balakumaran

Post by kenneth_balakumaran »

Thanks Sean. I will mentionto my mechanic.
Kenneth
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Jot
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Joined: 24 January 2005
Year and Model: C30 2010
Location: Orr's Island, Maine

Post by Jot »

Volvo also has what looks like grease for the shims to help prevent the squeal.
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