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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / November 2007Break replacing on XC90
Hello all, I have 5% left on my pads and need to replace them. I have been quoted at $1100 with parts and labour and found that to be expensive... The parts are original Volvo so I'm sure that adds a premium, does anyone have experience or opinions about non OEM breaks ? also are there other places to get these parts cheaper ? thanks ! > Hello all, I have 5% left on my pads and need to replace them. I have > been quoted at $1100 with parts and labour and found that to be [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > thanks ! Figure this Front Pads $90.00 Front Rotors $95.00 X 2 Labor $157.50 Total Front Brakes $437.50 Rear Pads $70.00 Rear Rotors $90.00 X 2 Labor $157.50 Total Rear Brakes $407.50 Total Cost Before Tax $845.00 Front Pads & Labor $170.00 Rear Pads & Labor $150.00 I do not know what else you were quoted but the above prices are what a dealer whould charge for the repair If you could let us know what exactly you were told then I may be able to give you a better estimate of the repairs Glenn K Volvo Certified Technician ASE Certified Technician  Signature" Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new" -- Albert Einstein > On 11/13/2007 4:50 PM, GS wrote:> Hello all, I have 5% left on my pads and need to replace them. I have > > been quoted at $1100 with parts and labour and found that to be [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > " Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new" > -- Albert Einstein Glenn, that makes sense but the quote I got (not from the dealer) also included calipers at $300... I didnt ask why, probably due to shock, but I have an appointment at the dealer who didnt think calipers would be necessary.. they also have the parts so its a quick fix at around $300+, would there be a need for new calipers on a 04 Volvo ? >> On 11/13/2007 4:50 PM, GS wrote:> Hello all, I have 5% left on my pads and need to replace them. I have >>> been quoted at $1100 with parts and labour and found that to be [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > be necessary.. they also have the parts so its a quick fix at around > $300+, would there be a need for new calipers on a 04 Volvo ? No there is no need to replace the calipers on a 2004 XC90 also what is the delivery date on your car if purchased anytime in 2004 & less then 50K miles the calipers if faulty should be under warranty I have been repairing these cars since day 1 & have never replaced a caliper yet Glenn K Volvo Certified Technician ASE Certified Technician Signature" Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new" -- Albert Einstein Glenn, I don't mean to hijack the breaks thread but I had posted this earlier hoping you would respond ;) 103,000 miles, engine has developed a "surge" while accelerating. Sometimes it will go nice and smooth, others it will speed up, die-off, speed up repeatedly while accelerating. New plugs about 12,000 miles ago, injector cleaner "Sea Foam" through the fuel tank about 5 fill-ups ago. That seemed to help a little but it is right back doing the same thing again. Does this car have a wastegate that needs to be lubed? It feels like the turbo is spooling up and down. Any suggestions will be appreciated, I am not really wanting to go to the dealer having just plunked down $800 for a timing belt change. Signature*H. Allen Smith* WACO - We are all here, because we are not all there. > Glenn, > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > will be appreciated, I am not really wanting to go to the dealer having just > plunked down $800 for a timing belt change. Have you had Recall 155 performed Electronic Throttle Software Upgrade this usually takes care of a uneven idle or there could be other problems the only correct way is to have any DTC'S read from the car G Klein Signature" Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new" -- Albert Einstein > > Glenn, > > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > problems the only correct way is to have any DTC'S read from the car > G Klein Thank you for responding Glenn! I just had the timing belt changed <1,000 miles ago by the Volvo dealer in Irving, TX who has done most of the work on the car. I asked them to bring everything up to date at that time. They told me everything was good, all recalls had been complied with. The car idles smoothly and constant RPM. Fuel economy is good, 23 MPG in town, 27MPG highway. I will call and verify that it has been done. The car will pull real strong and then die off almost like a poppet valve were opening, then power on again. Or perhaps the turbo spooling up and down, thaat's why I ask about a wastegate. All this while holding the accelerator in the same position. -- -- *H. Allen Smith* WACO - We are all here, because we are not all there. >>> Glenn, >>> [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > > WACO - We are all here, because we are not all there. Without actually road testing the car it sounds like the ETM=Electric Throttle Module may be going south this is covered under warranty until 200K miles Glenn K Signature" Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new" -- Albert Einstein > >>> Glenn, > >>> [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > 200K miles > Glenn K Thanks again Glenn, I guess it is another trip to the dealer. I appreciate your help! Signature*H. Allen Smith* WACO - We are all here, because we are not all there. >>>>> Glenn, >>>>> [quoted text clipped - 52 lines] > Thanks again Glenn, I guess it is another trip to the dealer. I appreciate > your help! No Problem Post the results when you find out Signature" Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new" -- Albert Einstein >Hello all, I have 5% left on my pads and need to replace them. I have >been quoted at $1100 with parts and labour and found that to be >expensive... The parts are original Volvo so I'm sure that adds a >premium, does anyone have experience or opinions about non OEM >breaks ? also are there other places to get these parts cheaper ? Brake pads vary from $53.90 to $70.65 for a front set and $40.26 to $53.50 for a rear set, depending upon material and the rotor size: http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-XC90/Brakes/Brake-Pad-Sets/p-105-593-823/ Rotors are $80 or $89.95 for front (depending on size) and $78.96 for the rear (each rotor): http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-XC90/Brakes/Brake-Rotors/p-105-593-1154/ Rotors should not need replacing unless they're badly worn or warped. If they're not leaking or stuck, calipers should not need replacing more than once every 10 - 15 years. The one specialty tool you'd need is less than $5 (brake pads link) and the grease to prevent noise is also less than $5, same place. If you replace the rotors, there is a maximum torque spec on them--if that's exceeded (i.e., impact wrench on maximum) the rotors will warp quickly. >thanks ! You're welcome. Gary SignatureGary Heston gheston@hiwaay.net http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/ Yoko Onos' former driver tried to extort $2M from her, threating to "release embarassing recordings...". What, he has a copy of her album? |
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