S40 Rear Brake Pad Rattle

dodgyvinyl · Jul 31st, 2020, 00:43

Hi Folks,

I've been a few years away from Volvo ownership.

Just bought my wife a 2005 S40 1.8 Petrol. It's all good apart from a rattle at rear wheels over bumps. I have taken the pads out and they are newish, cheap and nasty, without springs.

If you've changed the pads on yours and they were good, please let me have a link or the brand. I'd rather not buy Volvo ones at £60 just to cure a rattle and most sites just have generic pics of the pads.

Many thanks,

Carl

PNM · Jul 31st, 2020, 01:24

I put Bosch pads and disks on mine and have no complaints. I suspect that even the best pads will rattle if the antirattle springs are missing, so I'd start with sourcing the springs.

dodgyvinyl · Jul 31st, 2020, 23:48

Thanks for replying.

I have the big springs for the inner pads.

My understanding is that the pads themselves should have a spring on the outer edge of each pad. The current ones don't.

Can anyone confirm this for me?

MDS40 · Aug 1st, 2020, 09:07

I fitted genuine Volvo disc and pads this year and only one pad has the spring.

dodgyvinyl · Aug 1st, 2020, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDS40

I fitted genuine Volvo disc and pads this year and only one pad has the spring.

That helps. Thanks.

I've ordered some Pagid ones, which I am assured are identical to the Volvo ones.

I'll post results after fitting.

MDS40 · Aug 2nd, 2020, 14:36

They should be fine.
I fitted them to the fronts with no issues and have used them on other cars and found them to be excellent

I went with genuine Volvo for the rear brakes as i have heard reports of what you found when using some cheapo pads.

Jul 31st, 2020, 00:43	#1
dodgyvinyl Unsentimental Breaker Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2021 17:43 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stratford Upon Avon	S40 Rear Brake Pad Rattle Hi Folks, I've been a few years away from Volvo ownership. Just bought my wife a 2005 S40 1.8 Petrol. It's all good apart from a rattle at rear wheels over bumps. I have taken the pads out and they are newish, cheap and nasty, without springs. If you've changed the pads on yours and they were good, please let me have a link or the brand. I'd rather not buy Volvo ones at £60 just to cure a rattle and most sites just have generic pics of the pads. Many thanks, Carl __________________ No longer trading.

Jul 31st, 2020, 23:48	#3
dodgyvinyl Unsentimental Breaker Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2021 17:43 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stratford Upon Avon	Thanks for replying. I have the big springs for the inner pads. My understanding is that the pads themselves should have a spring on the outer edge of each pad. The current ones don't. Can anyone confirm this for me? __________________ No longer trading.

Aug 1st, 2020, 09:07	#4
MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 17:55 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	I fitted genuine Volvo disc and pads this year and only one pad has the spring. __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new.

Aug 2nd, 2020, 14:36	#6
MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 17:55 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	They should be fine. I fitted them to the fronts with no issues and have used them on other cars and found them to be excellent I went with genuine Volvo for the rear brakes as i have heard reports of what you found when using some cheapo pads. __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new.

Jul 31st, 2020, 01:24	#2
PNM Member Last Online: Today 12:54 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midlands	I put Bosch pads and disks on mine and have no complaints. I suspect that even the best pads will rattle if the antirattle springs are missing, so I'd start with sourcing the springs.

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