I have a 99 volvo, I was told I needed new front breaks. Everything has to be replaced is that true?

Question

he said rotor can't be turned on the front of a volvo....

Answer 1

Volvo brake rotors are thin from the start...for some reason, they are not like an American car where you get lots of meat on the rotors.

you are lucky if you can get one good clean cut from a set of Volvo rotors. if they are cut under minimum thickness you will get a real bad shake from the wheels (which will translate to your steering wheel and/or brake pedal) while braking. it starts at
higher speeds, but as it goes on, it shakes at all speeds. this would be a warped rotor.

what kind of volvo? where do you drive it? how many miles?
all this information helps people to get a better idea of what's going on with your brakes.

if you brake caliper guide pins are sticking, then you probably need new brake calipers too. most come "loaded" with new brake pads in them.

good luck!

Answer 2

What was it you broke on the front? Or did you mean "brakes" and not "breaks"?

It depends. Did you take it in when the wear indicators began to warn you with squeaking when you stopped, or did you wait until metal was against metal where it made very bad noises when you stopped? If you waited and have grooved the rotors down to the point where they have to be replaced, then yes, it's true.

If not, no it isn't, you just need new pads.

Unfortunately, I can't see it from here. Want to bring it by Monday morning?

Answer 3

that depends.if you're pads were bad for too long you may need your rotors replaced. then again if they werent too worn you could have them turned. that is were they take off a thin layer of metal and it makes the rotor useable again. this can be done as long as the grooves arent too deep and if the rotor hasn't been turned too many times before and isn't bent.the calipers shouldn't need replacing unless they aren't functioning or arent laeking. they are what pushes the pad out to the rotor to make the brakes work.sounds to me like someone is trying to take advantage of you because you are a woman and may not know much about cars. my best advice (ive worked on brakes before alot on my old cars) would be to ask friends or family the name of a repair shop theyve used before for brakes. as i say you should really only have to replace the brake pads unless they were metal to metal(grinding without any pad left on them against the rotor)for too long.dont let them take advantage of you go elsewhere!hope this helps. i cant properly answer totally without viewing your car but the aforementioned guides should help you out>!

Answer 4

i have heard this terminology used in America of having your rotors re skimmed.with may i say vast experience in the motor trade,also formula one and indi engineer i would not risk my life to a part of the braking system that can be made serviceable by means of reducing its thickness and density and in so changing all its characteristics without expert advise. but my own personal view would be to change all parts, as if their was a failure it would and could be catastrophic to persons and property.i would never try to save money if it came to my life.

Answer 5

if you doubt it get a second opinion from a different shop.

Answer 6

Dunno I can't see from here! Whats everything? Pads? Shoes? Calipers? questions too vague sorry