Gotta replace brake rotors and pads at the same time (99 V70 AWD)?

[Larry]

Getting this message from Wheelworks technician, claims "manufacturer
requirement". There is nothing wrong with the rotors. Car has
something like 70k miles on it.

Wouldn't surprise me, seems like I have to get a new engine every time
I fill up the gas tank!

But just wanted to double check, I don't have a lot of confidence in
what car repair places tell me.

Thx!

 

[Roger Mills]

In an earlier contribution to this discussion,

Getting this message from Wheelworks technician, claims "manufacturer
requirement". There is nothing wrong with the rotors. Car has
something like 70k miles on it.

Wouldn't surprise me, seems like I have to get a new engine every time
I fill up the gas tank!

But just wanted to double check, I don't have a lot of confidence in
what car repair places tell me.

Thx!

There is no such requirement that I am aware of! When replacing the pads,
the discs (rotors, if you insist!) need to be checked to make sure that they
are within spec with regard to:
* minimum remaining thickness
* runout
* absence of serious scoring

Provided they are ok, there's no reason to replace them.

My 1999 V70 (UK) still has the original discs but is on its second set of
pads.
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Roger
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[bfiske]

Getting this message from Wheelworks technician, claims "manufacturer
requirement". There is nothing wrong with the rotors. Car has
something like 70k miles on it.

Wouldn't surprise me, seems like I have to get a new engine every time
I fill up the gas tank!

But just wanted to double check, I don't have a lot of confidence in
what car repair places tell me.

Thx!

Ask them to see the "manufacturer's requirement" in writing.

bf

 

[John Horner]

Getting this message from Wheelworks technician, claims "manufacturer
requirement". There is nothing wrong with the rotors. Car has
something like 70k miles on it.

Wouldn't surprise me, seems like I have to get a new engine every time
I fill up the gas tank!

But just wanted to double check, I don't have a lot of confidence in
what car repair places tell me.

Thx!

You are having your brake work done at a chain store ... bad idea all
around. Go to someone who works on Volvos all the time, either
independent or dealer.

 

[Roadie]

Getting this message from Wheelworks technician, claims "manufacturer
requirement". There is nothing wrong with the rotors.

Do you actually know whether the rotors are worn down past the minimum
thickness?

Car has
something like 70k miles on it.

Wouldn't surprise me, seems like I have to get a new engine every time
I fill up the gas tank!

But just wanted to double check, I don't have a lot of confidence in
what car repair places tell me.

Why don't you find a better repair place.