1997 Volvo 850 Rear Brake Pad squeel

Discussion in 'Volvo 850' started by STeve C, Jul 23, 2007.

  1. STeve C

    STeve C Guest

    Replaced my rear pads with Wearever Organic Disc Pads (Prt # D31) from
    Advanced AutoParts. Terrible squeal when brakes applied was immediate.
    Applied CRD Disc Brake Quiet without results. Re-applied with thicker coat,
    with no effect. Squeal is as load as an ambulance siren. I will reinstall
    old pads first chance to confirm the Pads are the culprit. Any other ideas,
    perhaps another brand of pads?
     
    STeve C, Jul 23, 2007
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  2. STeve C

    c.fiedler Guest

    My personal experience is that only GENUWINE Volvo pads don't squeel
    on an 850. Also, use the dealer shims behind the pads. I think that's
    the only 850 part I wouldn't cut corners on. Granted the dealers are
    greedy but, in this case, I have found you have to yield to the
    robbers.

    Chuck Fiedler
    Nothing but Volvo since 1974
     
    c.fiedler, Jul 23, 2007
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  3. Car manufacturers such as Volvo go to great lengths to find a rotor/pad
    combination that has reasonable wear, reasonable performance and is
    quiet. However, the combination is different for almost every
    manufacturer of car and even different for some of their own makes.

    What I am saying is that it is a miracle if they don't squeal. The only
    way you can get original equipment performance is if you use original
    equipment rotors and pads. If you change, you should change both the
    rotors and pads and use proven combinations. The only proven
    combination I know for a Volvo are the Volvo parts.

    You might check with <http://www.ipdusa.com/> in Portland, Oregon. They
    are Volvo after-market experts.
     
    Stephen Henning, Jul 23, 2007
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  4. STeve C

    STeve C Guest

    Did as you suggested, installed the shims along with a new mounting kit and
    alls back to being well. For reference, Volvo part numbers 272272 and
    217831 respectfully. Thanks again for the reply.
     
    STeve C, Jul 24, 2007
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