S60 Brakes: - Hissing from Brakes - Servo

r30ser · Jul 12th, 2012, 11:41

Hi All,

I am looking at purchasing an 02 reg S60 T5 SE Geartronic with 116k on the clock for £1290

However, when driving the car there is an air blowing/hissing noise coming from the brake pedal.
From reading various forums/post, it sounds like it needs a new Brake Servo.

I have had quotes ranging from £550 from an independent garage to £850 from a franchised dealer.

The person selling the car, said he would knock the price down a bit, how much should I be looking at?
I am after some advice, am I better off not bothering with the car?
Is 116k high miles for a T5?

kdst5 · Jul 12th, 2012, 12:47

More than likely the brake servo. It's not a cheap part, about £350 or more if you have DSTC. Sub frame has to be dropped a bit to get it out on right hand drive cars, so several hours work. So the price quoted for the work looks about right although the dealer one may be a bit high.

r30ser · Jul 12th, 2012, 13:09

Do you think its worth purchasing the car, and paying replace the servo?

Is £1290 for the car about right?

gazza12345 · Jul 12th, 2012, 18:42

I am sure I have seen something about the vac fitting needing renewing. Seal & 1 way valve.

r30ser · Jul 12th, 2012, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazza12345

I am sure I have seen something about the vac fitting needing renewing. Seal & 1 way valve.

Sorry, but what are these?

gazza12345 · Jul 13th, 2012, 01:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by r30ser

Sorry, but what are these?

The vacuum hose that goes into the servo as a one way valve & a rubber seal that is inserted into the servo. I am sure there's been problems with them.

r30ser · Jul 16th, 2012, 21:08

Hello

I have now bought the car (good price I think), but now need to get a full service + the brake servo replaced.

I live in Sussex, between Brighton and Crawley.
Can anybody recommend a good garage to get the work done?

I am aware of Doves, Charlwood, and Amber Garage, has anyone had any experience with any of them?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Jul 12th, 2012, 11:41	#1
r30ser Wanting a Volvo Last Online: Oct 30th, 2014 14:46 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sussex	Hissing from Brakes - Servo Hi All, I am looking at purchasing an 02 reg S60 T5 SE Geartronic with 116k on the clock for £1290 However, when driving the car there is an air blowing/hissing noise coming from the brake pedal. From reading various forums/post, it sounds like it needs a new Brake Servo. I have had quotes ranging from £550 from an independent garage to £850 from a franchised dealer. The person selling the car, said he would knock the price down a bit, how much should I be looking at? I am after some advice, am I better off not bothering with the car? Is 116k high miles for a T5?

Jul 16th, 2012, 21:08	#7
r30ser Wanting a Volvo Last Online: Oct 30th, 2014 14:46 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sussex	Sussex Service + repair Hello I have now bought the car (good price I think), but now need to get a full service + the brake servo replaced. I live in Sussex, between Brighton and Crawley. Can anybody recommend a good garage to get the work done? I am aware of Doves, Charlwood, and Amber Garage, has anyone had any experience with any of them? Any advice would be appreciated. Last edited by r30ser; Jul 16th, 2012 at 21:17.

Jul 12th, 2012, 12:47	#2
kdst5 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Horsham	More than likely the brake servo. It's not a cheap part, about £350 or more if you have DSTC. Sub frame has to be dropped a bit to get it out on right hand drive cars, so several hours work. So the price quoted for the work looks about right although the dealer one may be a bit high.

Jul 12th, 2012, 13:09	#3
r30ser Wanting a Volvo Last Online: Oct 30th, 2014 14:46 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sussex	Do you think its worth purchasing the car, and paying replace the servo? Is £1290 for the car about right?

Jul 12th, 2012, 18:42	#4
gazza12345 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2013 22:41 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sheffield	I am sure I have seen something about the vac fitting needing renewing. Seal & 1 way valve.

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