Rear Left side brake pad and disk excessive wear

Listerit · May 4th, 2019, 15:04

Hi Guys

I noticed the rear left brake pads are wearing out excessively fast . I've got electronic parking brake but the motors are on both rear sides. So shouldn't really be that

I've read on some forums uneven brake wear is common to Volvo's. But I can't accept that. Having changed the pads this morning. I noticed that the left rear side was harder to press back in that the right side. Which would be indicative of a stuck caliper.

Anyone had similar problems on theirs . Mines a 12 V60

Dash300 · May 4th, 2019, 16:01

Have only had one set of rear pads and discs in 95k but in my case it was the off side that had the uneven wear. Not a clue why apart from perhaps being a bit sticky and not fully releasing. Still odd as the nearsides have to deal with more edge of road crud than the offsides. Will be interesting if it's the same next time.
Still on same front discs with second set of pads about 12 months ago so I happy with the brakes as well.

Listerit · May 4th, 2019, 20:10

Yes, I think it says to me rebuild time. It's not meant to be like this I've a new disk 6 months old with a lip on it now

GMcL · May 5th, 2019, 00:26

V60 on a 12 plate but you don't say how many miles.

I started having problems with my old S60 MY05 D5 at about 80+k miles. The calipers started sticking and the Volvo approved dealers were worse than useless. Once the calipers start sticking ignore anyone who says they can fix it with some grease and exercise. Bin it, and replace it.

It's not cheap to replace the caliper but cheaper in the long run if you plan to keep the car than constant maintenance.

Zebster · May 5th, 2019, 07:38

Calipers can be refurbished at a reasonable cost... I've used Bigg Red quite a times in the last decade (although not for my Volvo). Unlike other companies they don't carry refurbished stock, so you do need to send them your caliper for refurbishment but their turnaround is very fast, last year they managed a next-day turnaround on one of my Toyota calipers (admittedly it does help that I live fairly near their Worcester premises and can avoid postal delays). Or they sell refurbishment kits for you to fit yourself.
http://biggred.co.uk

May 4th, 2019, 15:04	#1
Listerit New Member Last Online: May 29th, 2022 21:32 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ireland	Rear Left side brake pad and disk excessive wear Hi Guys I noticed the rear left brake pads are wearing out excessively fast . I've got electronic parking brake but the motors are on both rear sides. So shouldn't really be that I've read on some forums uneven brake wear is common to Volvo's. But I can't accept that. Having changed the pads this morning. I noticed that the left rear side was harder to press back in that the right side. Which would be indicative of a stuck caliper. Anyone had similar problems on theirs . Mines a 12 V60

May 5th, 2019, 00:26	#4
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Yesterday 18:26 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	V60 on a 12 plate but you don't say how many miles. I started having problems with my old S60 MY05 D5 at about 80+k miles. The calipers started sticking and the Volvo approved dealers were worse than useless. Once the calipers start sticking ignore anyone who says they can fix it with some grease and exercise. Bin it, and replace it. It's not cheap to replace the caliper but cheaper in the long run if you plan to keep the car than constant maintenance. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS

May 5th, 2019, 07:38	#5
Zebster Upstanding Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2023 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ludlow	Calipers can be refurbished at a reasonable cost... I've used Bigg Red quite a times in the last decade (although not for my Volvo). Unlike other companies they don't carry refurbished stock, so you do need to send them your caliper for refurbishment but their turnaround is very fast, last year they managed a next-day turnaround on one of my Toyota calipers (admittedly it does help that I live fairly near their Worcester premises and can avoid postal delays). Or they sell refurbishment kits for you to fit yourself. http://biggred.co.uk __________________ GONE: 2015 V60 D4 181 (VEA) R-Design Lux Nav manual in black

May 4th, 2019, 16:01	#2
Dash300 High Grand Master Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: British South Somerset	Have only had one set of rear pads and discs in 95k but in my case it was the off side that had the uneven wear. Not a clue why apart from perhaps being a bit sticky and not fully releasing. Still odd as the nearsides have to deal with more edge of road crud than the offsides. Will be interesting if it's the same next time. Still on same front discs with second set of pads about 12 months ago so I happy with the brakes as well.

May 4th, 2019, 20:10	#3
Listerit New Member Last Online: May 29th, 2022 21:32 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ireland	Yes, I think it says to me rebuild time. It's not meant to be like this I've a new disk 6 months old with a lip on it now

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