Suppose you are listening to sounds or discern vibration when you brake with the volvo s80, all this can come from various concerns. Generally, there is not necessarily to be alarmed, however it always seems wiser to pay attention to it and of course to correct this malfunction. Sometimes a little scrubbing of the room in question can work. In this dossier, we will look at how to find a diagnostic taking into account the noise, and after what will be the precautions to put in place.
Whistling noise on your volvo s80 front or rear brakes
As soon as a noise from whistling comes on your volvo s80, it's often related to brake pads. This phenomenon is usually similar in the event that the noise comes from the rear or front brakes. Indeed, the lining of the brake pads are made of a rubbery component, which will stick perfectly to the disc. In the event that this material is damaged, the disc may come into contact with the wafer. It is in fact the friction that generates the hiss you hear. If it is indeed this situation, it remains essential to change the brake pads. However, it also remains likely that gravel or something else has been absorbed inside the plates. In this specific case again, a hissing sound can be produced. It is therefore essential to do control by a mechanic in order to discern if it could be problematic. Assuming it's at a squeak you think you can see, you probably just need to buy a brake cleaner and spray it on the disc of this automobile.
Braking vibrations on your volvo s80
The vibration au braking can be distinguished in various places. On the brake pedal of course but also on the valance or at the checkout of this famous volvo s80. In the majority of cases, the vibrations are found to be related to a veiled disc. It is possible to control it visually by removing the wheel to gain access to the disc. Warning, in the event that it is indeed the disc that happens to be veiled, it remains extremely wiser to change it quickly, because it could damage other parts of the vehicle.
Your volvo s80 squeaks except when you brake
It is therefore a contrary concern. When you depress the brake pedal, the brake pads will stick to the wheel, the shrill noise suddenly stops. This concern most likely stems from calipers. These are too close to the wheel when you are not braking. This is how this rustling generates noise. Sometimes it is enough to put back a few sudden brakes for the calipers to replace themselves. If not, you will have to change them!
Loud noise when braking
If your volvo s80 ever thud et metallic when you brake there is a high chance that it comes from brake pads. If all goes well, the wear indicator is usually supposed to work. But it also happens at times that it too does not trigger. In this situation, do not wait and go to a convenience store. To have some worn pads at this point is really careless. It remains imperative to change them.
Conclusion
We went around the question a priori. Now that you have an idea of where this problème may come, we nevertheless recommend that you go to a mechanic for a better diagnosis. Be careful !