Brake noise 1987 740 Turbo wagon.....

Discussion in 'Volvo 740' started by Bill D. Drummer, Jan 6, 2004.

  1. After replacing the rotors and pads I still have squeaking brakes.
    My mechanic tells me this is common on old Volvos and I should try
    pads from the Volvo dealer. Does anyone have an opinion on this or
    know what I can try to quiet the brakes.
     
    Bill D. Drummer, Jan 6, 2004
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  2. Bill D. Drummer

    James Sweet Guest

    What brand of pads did you use? You could try beveling the leading and
    trailing edges on a belt sander.
     
    James Sweet, Jan 6, 2004
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  3. Bill D. Drummer

    Jim Carriere Guest

    Bevelling the edges of the pads (in the next response) is a good idea.

    If you have already tried anti-squeal brake grease and shims, here is an
    unusual thing to try- take the pads out and spray WD-40 on the back of them.
    In the past I've found WD-40 works as well for this as any anti-squeal
    grease you can get in the store. Of course, don't get too much on the
    friction side.
     
    Jim Carriere, Jan 6, 2004
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    norpe Guest

    Car is 740, year 1990 station wagon:
    Motor (2.3 L) stalls when driving. Can happen when motor is warm or cold,
    driving slow or fast. "Check enging" light comes on. Starts up again without
    any problem. This has happened about 5-6 times during the last month. Seems
    to be some intermittent problem. Took it to dealer. The check engine light
    is still on. Dealer says that when computer is checked, states that engine
    light came on because of load sensor signal or speed (speedometer? ) input
    signal. Cannot repair it because signals are all OK now. Cold be problem w
    computer, load sensor, some loose wire, or whatever. Told me to come back
    when it cannot be started, because then they can diagnose it and see what is
    wrong. Has anyone experienced similar problem???? Cannot take car far from
    home, because never knows when it will act up again.
     
    norpe, Jan 6, 2004
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    Joe Guest

    One quick thing to try is while cruising at about 60 KPH (35 MPH) apply the
    brakes while keeping the throttle depressed to keep the speed up for about
    10-15 seconds do this 2 or 3 times. If this doesn't work for long check the
    discs for machine marks if so machine them off and try anti squeal paste on
    the pads on replacement.
    Joe
     
    Joe, Jan 6, 2004
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    Peter Milnes Guest

    You have not refitted the shims and have not carefully lubricated the rubbing
    areas and backs of pads with "CopperEase" or similar. This is the trouble with
    non-OEM parts, the shims are removed with the old pads and not replaced with the
    new ones. You can obtain a set of shims from your Volvo dealer.

    Cheers, Peter.

    : One quick thing to try is while cruising at about 60 KPH (35 MPH) apply the
    : brakes while keeping the throttle depressed to keep the speed up for about
    : 10-15 seconds do this 2 or 3 times. If this doesn't work for long check the
    : discs for machine marks if so machine them off and try anti squeal paste on
    : the pads on replacement.
    : Joe
    :
    :
    : : > After replacing the rotors and pads I still have squeaking brakes.
    : > My mechanic tells me this is common on old Volvos and I should try
    : > pads from the Volvo dealer. Does anyone have an opinion on this or
    : > know what I can try to quiet the brakes.
    :
    :
     
    Peter Milnes, Jan 6, 2004
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  7. I just replaced the back pads on mine ('87 740 Turbo wagon) with the
    semi metallic pads that IPD sells. The anti rattle pads were included.
    The fronts have never made noise. Tell your mechanic that a '87 is just
    getting broken in and is no way an old Volvo. Sheesh. My '87 is the
    newest Volvo we have.
     
    electricsheep, Jan 28, 2004
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