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Volvo XC90 brakes and rotors replaced much too often!

11 messages,  Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 7:10 PM

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Re: brakes & rotors replaced much too often! [volvomax] by tidester HOST
Jul 25, 2009 (11:22 am)
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Replying to: volvomax (Jul 25, 2009 9:30 am)

Brake longevity is directly proportional to the frequency with which they are used.
 
I think you meant "inversely proportional."
 
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Re: brakes & rotors replaced much too often! [tidester] by yurko
Jul 30, 2009 (4:05 pm)
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Replying to: tidester (Jul 25, 2009 11:22 am)

I own a 2003 Volvo XC90 T6, purchased new in March, 2003. It has about 56,500 miles. As you may know, 2003 was the first year for the Volvo XC90.
 
I have my Volvo serviced regularly and have had minimal problems with it. There were a couple of recall repairs, which seems to be the norm for just about any new vehicle nowadays. I have had absolutely no brake-related problems. While my mileage is on the low side for a 6 1/2 year old vehicle, I would consider myself a "mildly aggressive" driver.
 
In short, no brake-related problems on my original vintage XC90.
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Acceptable Brake wear by dznj
Sep 21, 2009 (8:08 am)
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The dealer replaced the fronts pads on our '04 T6 at 30K-ish. I just did pad/rotors all around at 60K. I don't think that is excessive, given the weight of the car.
 
Brake wear is dependant on driving style, weight, and type of driving. If you do a lot of stop/start/local driving with a heavy foot, you are going to have to do brakes more often than someone who does 100 miles on the highway each day.
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Brake Noise by jazmeena11
Oct 29, 2009 (1:12 pm)
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We have a 2009 xc90 that we bought just over a year ago. We are running into many problems already, but most recently our brakes are making a horrible sound. When we apply the brakes we hear a loud screeching sound, similar to when the emergency brake is left on and you're trying to back out of the garage. We've checked to make sure the e-brake is not on, it wasn't. We've taken it to the dealership and of course it didn't make the sound when we brought it in. It seems to happen when the car has been running for a while and is warmed up.
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Re: Brake Noise [jazmeena11] by rdvs2002
Nov 20, 2009 (4:06 pm)
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Replying to: jazmeena11 (Oct 29, 2009 1:12 pm)

I am having the same issue with my 2009 XC90. It's at the shop right now getting new front brake pads. Something tells me that replacing brake pads isn't going to do a thing. I've got 18,000 miles now. How about you?
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19,000 mile - new brakes & front tires by briandc
Nov 23, 2009 (7:10 pm)
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I live in DC - lots of stopping and starting. we have a 2007 XC90 that is leased - 2.5 years old. just got new brakes - $700 and two front tires, another $450. I'm really pissed!! Is it the care, my wife (primary driver) or dealership screwing me?

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