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.
What brand of pads did you use? You could try beveling the leading and trailing edges on a belt sander.
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.
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.
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
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.
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