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My wife and I just bought a used 2002 v70 with 35k miles on it. We got a good deal, a good trade in, and a great interest rate. We love the car. With two little kiddies, we needed something that is safe, roomy, and comfortable for long rides to the grandparents' homes for long weekends. We have had the car for about a week and the CD player has ceased to function. We took it in for an oil change and it also needs a $600 brake job (new rotors all round). I am a bit concerned about these unexpected flaws, and about the information I am reading about the v70's brakes on various spots on the Internet. Could someone with some experience answer a couple of questions for me? 1. Is the CD player covered under manufacturers 5 year 50k warranty? I am thinking 'no way!' but had to ask. 2. The repair shop with whom we have been doing business for many years works on volvos a lot. They told us that due to the design/materials of the volvos brakes it is possible that we would have to replace rotors each time the brakes start to go! Is this true? Other than these things, the car seems rock solid, and very comfortable. I think you'll agree that these problems and expenses, within a week of purchase, are reason for anyone to be concerned. If you could answer those questions, and provide any general impressions on maintenance costs for the '02 v70 wagons, it would be most appreciated! Thanks, and happy motoring to all! ddb
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Replying to: teigeman (May 11, 2006 6:17 pm) I take it that you didn't buy the car from a Volvo dealer? The brake design on Volvo's is optimized for short stopping distances and rapid heat dissapation. Heat is the enemy of a braking system. The pads are very soft in order to facilitate heat disapation. The rotors are thinner that other car makes in order to do the same thing. Over time, heat buildup warps brake rotors, and if you don't change the pads at the right time, you can score and damage the rotors. On a run of the mill car the rotors can be turned, that is they can be machined flat again. Volvo rotors cannot be turned. The rotors DO NOT need to be replaced every time you do pads. Only if you score them or overheat them. Yes, eventually they will need to be replaced under normal maintenance, but not every time.
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Replying to: volvomax (May 12, 2006 9:40 am)
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Replying to: jim314 (May 12, 2006 11:37 am) ATE replacement front rotors cost $52 each. Mintex pads are $35 a set. My 2004 V70 has 40K miles on it now and the pads/rotors are fine - I'll probably get another year out of them. Why is $140 every 3 years enough to make you change my driving style?
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 06, 2006 4:30 pm)
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Replying to: jim314 (Jun 07, 2006 12:45 pm) My local dealership wanted $800 to do the 45,000 mile scheduled maintenance - and that didn't include the brakes. Needless to say, I wasn't going to pay that! I bought 6 quarts of Mobil 1 10W-40 synthetic for $36.00, an oil filter from the dealer for $6.00, and Mintex "red box" front pads from eEuroparts.com for $37.00. Last weekend, I spent about 2 hours in my driveway inspecting belts and hoses, changing the oil and filter, and replacing the front pads. The rotors were in fine shape but the pads were down to about 3mm of material remaining (we used them up!). I was pleased to see that the calipers are basic Ate units - really easy to work with. Oh yeah, the OE Michelin tires are down to 5/32 tread depth. I'll replace them with a set of ultra high-performance all-seasons before the end of the year. I have a set of Pirelli PZero Nero's on my BMW and they are terrific, but I'm thinking about trying the Kumho Ecsta ASX on the Volvo (the Kumho's are very highly rated and almost half the price of the Pirelli's). |
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I own the 2004 wagon, At 37,000 miles I find out that the rotors and pads need replacing. Dealer quotes 980.00 local (good)shop quotes 830.00 What I find confusing is that there is no warning sensors to indicate worn pads...Can this be true? I dont th8ink we drive the wagon hard and live in a warm coastal environment. Pads I can figure but rotors at 37,000? Dealer said it's normal and that they suggest rotors and pads around 25 - 30,000 miles..Hughhh? Any one out there have a take? thanks! jscinca  aol.com
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Can anyone save me a trip to the mechanic or dealer? I purchased a 1998 Volvo xc70 6 months ago, and am truly in love with the car. A few days ago while driving the ABS warning light came on and also illuminated the "Tracs Off" warning light. The warning light seems to go on and off randomly now, but there is no squeak or noise coming from the brakes or tires. Has this happened to anyone else, and if so will this be a costly repair. Thanks very much for your advice. Minus315aol.com
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Replying to: schambers (Feb 21, 2007 7:21 pm) |
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