940 Brakes

robp252 · Jun 1st, 2021, 16:38

Hi all,

Hope everyone is doing well. Does anyone know a mechanic in the Slough area who has worked on older Volvos before and who can be recommended, to check a brake problem?

Thanks,
Rob

Ian21401 · Jun 1st, 2021, 17:03

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Originally Posted by robp252

Hi all,

Hope everyone is doing well. Does anyone know a mechanic in the Slough area who has worked on older Volvos before and who can be recommended, to check a brake problem?

Thanks,
Rob

I cannot answer your question about mechanics as I don’t live anywhere near you, BUT,
if you post details of your car and the problem I’m sure someone on this forum will be able to advise.

Laird Scooby · Jun 2nd, 2021, 06:53

Like Ian says, knowing the symptoms would be helpful, it might not even be a brake problem.

Challo · Jun 2nd, 2021, 10:35

There are a couple of Volvo specialists down the M3 which would be suitable, but the 940 is an older car and I would have thought any good independent garage would be able to help.

Laird Scooby · Jun 2nd, 2021, 11:35

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Originally Posted by Challo

There are a couple of Volvo specialists down the M3 which would be suitable, but the 940 is an older car and I would have thought any good independent garage would be able to help.

The 7/9xx range have plenty of quirks that can cause the unwitting general garage to royally mess things up Chris. Misdiagnosis is the least of the trouble then! It's a sensible move to try and find an independent Volvo specialist although even they can make mistakes - i've corrected several on my 760 for example.

griston64 · Jun 2nd, 2021, 12:09

Caliper disc brakes haven't changed that much since the 940 was produced so any reputable garage would be fine.

Laird Scooby · Jun 2nd, 2021, 12:22

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Originally Posted by griston64

Caliper disc brakes haven't changed that much since the 940 was produced so any reputable garage would be fine.

Maybe not but depends which calipers, discs and pads are on the OPs car, whether it has ABS or not and whether it is in fact a brake problem.

griston64 · Jun 2nd, 2021, 12:30

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Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Maybe not but depends which calipers, discs and pads are on the OPs car, whether it has ABS or not and whether it is in fact a brake problem.

That's why we need more info

Laird Scooby · Jun 2nd, 2021, 12:40

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Originally Posted by griston64

That's why we need more info

Prezackly!

Ian21401 · Jun 2nd, 2021, 17:18

So, robp252.
You have our attention. It’s down to you now to provide details of your car and the problem you have.

Jun 1st, 2021, 16:38	#1
robp252 New Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2021 21:23 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: slough	940 Brakes Hi all, Hope everyone is doing well. Does anyone know a mechanic in the Slough area who has worked on older Volvos before and who can be recommended, to check a brake problem? Thanks, Rob

Jun 2nd, 2021, 06:53	#3
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:03 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	Like Ian says, knowing the symptoms would be helpful, it might not even be a brake problem. __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

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griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Today 18:50 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	Caliper disc brakes haven't changed that much since the 940 was produced so any reputable garage would be fine. __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

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Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	So, robp252. You have our attention. It’s down to you now to provide details of your car and the problem you have. __________________ Ian. Since 2005: 1992 Volvo 940 estate 2.0L. Manual. Daily driver and workhorse.

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Challo Senior Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2024 20:33 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Reading	There are a couple of Volvo specialists down the M3 which would be suitable, but the 940 is an older car and I would have thought any good independent garage would be able to help.

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