If it happens that you hear sounds or feel vibration when you brake with your Volvo xc40, this could come from various problems. As a general rule, there is not necessarily to worry, nevertheless it is always wiser to pay attention to it and of course to repair this hassle. Sometimes just a dusting of the affected part could be enough. Within this dossier, we’ll find out how to set up a diagnostic depending on the noise, and after what are the measurements to be made.
Whistling noise on your Volvo Xc40 front or rear brakes
When a noise from whistling occurs with your Volvo Xc40, it is generally due to brake pads. This is similar if the noise comes from the rear or front brakes. In fact, the lining of the brake pads will be made of a rubbery component, which will allow to adhere to the disc. When the material will wear out, the disc could reach the pad. This is actually friction that produces that hiss you hear. Assuming that this is indeed this situation, it is essential to change the brake pads. But it is also plausible that some gravel or something else has become embedded inside the pads. In this case too, a hissing sound can be produced. It is therefore essential to do control by a garage owner to check if it could be dangerous. If it happens to be at a squeak that you think you can discern, you will probably just need to take a brake cleaner and spray it on the disc of this car.
Braking vibrations on your Volvo Xc40
The vibration au braking will be able to be felt in different places. Around the brake pedal of course as well as on the valance or towards checkout of this famous Volvo Xc40. Most of the time, these kinds of vibrations are linked to a veiled disc. You can control it visually by removing the wheel to reach the disc. Attention, in the hypothesis where it is indeed the disc which is veiled, it is extremely wiser to change it as soon as possible, because it will sometimes damage other components of the mechanism.
Your Volvo Xc40 squeaks except when you brake
It is therefore an inverse problem. When you depress the brake pedal, the brake pads come into contact with the wheel, the shrill noise stops quickly. This problem is probably caused by calipers. These happen to be too close to the wheel when you don't press. This is how this rustling produces noise. Sometimes it is enough to apply several sudden brake shots so that the calipers re-position themselves. If it doesn't work, you will have to change them!
Loud noise when braking
Assuming that this Volvo Xc40 produces a thud et metallic when you hit the brake, it’s very likely to come from brake pads. As a rule, the wear indicator is supposed to work. But it also happens sometimes that it does not start. In this situation, do not delay and go to a professional. To have some worn pads at this point happens to be really dangerous. It is imperative to change them.
Conclusion
You have seen most of the situations normally. Now that you have an overview of where the problème could succeed, we always recommend that you go to a mechanic for a better diagnosis. Be careful !