If you ever hear sounds or discern vibration when you brake with your volvo 940, this can happen from different problems. In general, there is not always to worry, however it is always wiser to pay attention and correct this problem. Sometimes just cleaning the problematic room will work. Within this dossier, we’ll find out how to diagnostic taking noise into account, and then what are the measures to put in place.
Whistling noise on your Volvo 940 front or rear brakes
When a noise from whistling arrives in the volvo 940, it is often linked to brake pads. This phenomenon is usually similar if the noise comes from the rear or front brakes. In fact, the lining of the brake pads are composed of a rubbery component, which will allow it to stick perfectly to the disc. When this component is damaged, the disc may touch the pad. So this is what friction which creates that rustle that you perceive. If this is the situation, it seems advisable to change the brake pads. However, it also seems likely that some gravel or something else has slipped inside the plates. In this specific case again, a hissing sound can be heard. It is in this essential situation to do control by a professional to be able to see if it could be problematic. Assuming it's at a squeak that you think you have to do, it's probably going to be enough to acquire a brake cleaner and spray it on the disc of this automobile.
Braking vibrations on your volvo 940
All of this vibration au braking are able to feel themselves in different places. Around the brake pedal naturally but also on the valance or at the checkout of this famous volvo 940. Generally, the vibrations turn out to be related to a veiled disc. You will be able to see it visually by removing the wheel to be able to reach the disc. Small warning, if it is really the disc that is veiled, it seems very wiser to change it as soon as possible, because it could damage other components of the system.
Your Volvo 940 squeaks except when you brake
It is therefore an opposite problem. Undeniably, when you depress the brake pedal, the brake pads will come into contact with the wheel, the shrill noise disappears instantly. This problem is potentially caused by calipers. These happen to be really close to the wheel when you don't press. It is simply this touch that creates the noise. Often it is enough to apply several quick strokes of the brakes so that the calipers re-position themselves. If it does not work, it is essential to change them!
Loud noise when braking
Assuming that this Volvo 940 emits a thud et metallic when you brake you are very likely to come from your brake pads. Ordinarily, the wear indicator is usually supposed to activate. But it also happens sometimes that it also does not light up. Therefore, do not procrastinate and go to a professional. To have some worn pads at this point happens to be really careless. It is imperative to change them.
Conclusion
We went around the question a priori. Now that we have an idea of where the problème may come, we always suggest that you go to a mechanic for a better understanding of the problem. Be careful !