If it happens that you can discern sounds or collect vibration when you brake with this Volvo 123, this can arise from various problems. In general, there is no need to worry about it, however it is necessarily essential to pay attention to it and of course to find a solution to this hassle. Sometimes just scrubbing the room in question could work. In this dossier, we will see how to find a diagnostic depending on the noise, and then what will be the measurements to be made.
Whistling noise on your Volvo 123 front or rear brakes
As soon as a noise from whistling happens on your Volvo 123, it is usually due to brake pads. This manifestation is similar when the noise comes from the rear or front brakes. Indeed, the lining of the brake pads are composed of a rubber material, which offers the possibility of adhering to the disc. If the component wears out, the disc could touch the pad. It is therefore the friction which creates the hiss that you can hear. Assuming that it is indeed this circumstance, it is appropriate to change the brake pads. But it is also likely that some gravel or something else has entered the platelets. Also in this case, a hissing sound may be heard. It is in this essential situation to make control by a professional so as to check if it could be problematic. Assuming it's at a squeak you have to do, you probably just need to acquire a brake cleaner and spray it into your drive of this automobile.
Braking vibrations on your Volvo 123
The vibration when braking can be felt in various places. Around the brake pedal of course but also on the valance or towards checkout your Volvo 123. Usually, this kind of vibration is caused by a veiled disc. You have the possibility to check it visually by removing the wheel to be able to reach the disc. Be careful, when it is really the disc that happens to be warped, it is extremely important to change it as soon as possible, quite simply because it will sometimes deteriorate other parts of the mechanism.
Your Volvo 123 squeaks except when you brake
In this case, it is an opposite concern. Undeniably, when you depress the brake pedal, the brake pads will press against the wheel, the shrill noise suddenly disappears. This concern must potentially come from calipers. These happen to be really close to the wheel when you are not pressing the brake pedal. It is thus this touch that creates the noise. Sometimes it will be enough to apply several sudden brakes for the calipers to reset automatically. If this is not the case, it is necessary to change them!
Loud noise when braking
If this Volvo 123 emits a thud et metallic when you step on the brake pedal, chances are it comes from your brake pads. Normally, the wear indicator is supposed to be activated. Only this also happens sometimes that the latter does not trigger. In this situation, do not procrastinate and go to a professional. Own worn pads at this point is enough careless. It is imperative to change them.
Conclusion
You have seen most of the situations a priori. Now that you have an idea of where this problème may succeed, we necessarily recommend that you go to a mechanic for a better understanding of the problem. Be careful !