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Volvo S40 Brake Problems

16 messages,  Last post on Apr 23, 2012 at 6:52 PM

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#7 of 16 2004 S40 Front Break Wear by 2004volvos40

Jul 19, 2007 (6:24 pm)

I had my front brakes replaced at 22,000 miles-service rep explained that Volvo brakes are soft and wear out more frequently! At 30,000 mile service, had 8mm left. At 36000 miles,service rep said once again they required replacing as they were at 3mm. That's only 16000 miles! Same driver and same driving area. This seems way too little mileage to me, yet service rep insists it's "our fault for the way we drive", not the car. I had had problems with noise and they had to replace bushings in the front, ser rep says that the bushing issue was unrelated. Does anyone have experience to know whether brakes wearing out at 16000 miles is normal and/or what recouse I can take? Thanks.

#8 of 16 Re: 2004 S40 Front Break Wear [2004volvos40] by mattsg

Jul 20, 2007 (5:26 am)

Replying to: 2004volvos40 (Jul 19, 2007 6:24 pm)
I think you may want to find another dealer to service your car if they're blaming you for break wear. My dealer was very up front and diligent about correcting the issue on my car. There was a issue with the pads themselves that was traced their chemical make-up. What perplexed my dealer is that my car is an '06 and the problem was thought to have been corrected the previous year. It took some time, but they finally took care of the issue.
 
My car has 12,500 miles on it and the squealing is starting to come back so I'm taking it in next week for it's 12k service. My tech has already told me they'll replace the pads and do the same thing they did last time to solve the issue. I think it is an ongoing problem, but my dealer (at least) has been more than willing to make sure I'm satisfied.

#9 of 16 Brake Fire on 2009 Volvo S40 by lastvolvo

Nov 05, 2009 (8:41 am)

I have a Volvo S40 with less than 1000 miles on it, and it developed a brake fire in the right passenger rear tire well. Has anyone else had problems with their brakes?

#10 of 16 Brake issues Volvo S40 by jsnapp

Mar 01, 2010 (11:59 am)

Hi, I was wondering if anyone else has had a similar brake problem. I own a 2005 S40. When braking, my volvo started to accelerate. It happened 4 times in one day. I immediately got it into the dealership, and they say they've fixed the problem. I had the car back for 3 days, and so far, it hasn't happened again. They replaced the brake cylinder and that did not fix the problem. Then, they had to call Volvo Tech Support (they called it Volvo Tech... yes, I took it to a Volvo dealership). They then decided it was a software issue. They ordered a new part. I've requested a copy of all documentation related to the problem so I can post the part later. I just was curious if anyone else had such issues? It was very scary when it happened and a clear safety issue that I think others should know about especially in light of what's happening at Toyota.
 
Thanks,
jsnapp

#11 of 16 Here we go... by rapidrick

Apr 17, 2010 (7:20 pm)

The "step on the brake and the car accelerates" crowd makes an appearance.
 
I thought they all went away with the Audi 5000

#12 of 16 Brakes by eosinseattle

May 23, 2010 (3:32 pm)

leased an 01 and 04 and had brake issues with both. also heard the 'its the drivers fault' finger-point from the service advisor. i plead guilty as i am aggressive.
buying a 2010 T5 R-design S40 this month. haven't read about continuing brake issues this this puppy...
 
any 2010 T5 R-design S40'rs out there?

#13 of 16 2008 Volvo S40 T5 Brake Problems by winsor6

Oct 21, 2011 (8:35 pm)

The brake problems started at around 32K miles when the rear brakes started making a grinding noise. Rather than drive 50 miles to the Volvo Dealer I went to a local mechanic who said the rear pads were completely worn out and the rotors were damaged and had to be replaced. The rotors were replaced and ceramic pads were installed instead of the OEM organic pads. The brakes were fine until 2K miles ago when the rear brakes started making a lound "groaning" noise when backing up. The pins that the calipers ride on were lubricated and the noise went awsy for about 4 days. The the pads and rotors appear as new. The next step, accoording to the mechanic, is to go back to the OEM organic pads. The ceramic pads are suppose to be quiet, but not in this case. Has anyone else had this experience with the 2008 and newer S40 / C30?

#14 of 16 Handbrake by bty84

Mar 04, 2012 (12:47 pm)

I have a 2007 Volvo s40. Handbrake not holding. Driverside wheel not holding at all but passenger side is a little. Adjusted cable under boot of hand lever but D/side still not grabing.
Is there another adjustment somewhere else?

#15 of 16 Re: Handbrake [bty84] by volvos40girl

Mar 16, 2012 (4:57 pm)

Replying to: bty84 (Mar 04, 2012 12:47 pm)
I'm having this same problem. In my '07 Volvo S40, I have to pull my handbrake all the way back to set it. It works fine, but there is too much slack in the line. Driving a manual, and having to park on a slight incline, I want to be sure my car isn't going to roll. I was wanting to know is anyone knows how to adjust the cable, before moving on to something else. Apparently, this is a problem many Volvo owners are having. I love my car, but this is a bit of an inconvinence. Any help would be appreciated.

#16 of 16 Re: Brake issues Volvo S40 [jsnapp] by citysquire

Apr 23, 2012 (6:52 pm)

Replying to: jsnapp (Mar 01, 2010 11:59 am)
Hi.
 
I have recently experienced the exact same accelerating while breaking issue with my 2003 Volvo S40. I find it happens if I'm going over a bump in the road and at the same time have to break. I also have found it when I suddenly had to slam on the brakes. Please tell me what you were able to find out about the problem and if it was fixed. Thank you.

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