2014 V40CC Brakes Rotors Warped

breezy69 · Dec 15th, 2015, 02:42

Hi all

My V40 CC is in for a 2year/30K KM service today and I have been told I need new brake rotors/disks and pads.

This seems to be very low KM to change the rotors/disks....

What does everybody else think?

Thanks

Breezy

civilservant · Dec 15th, 2015, 13:17

Do you think the heat in Brizzie might be a factor? I can imagine how hot the brake pads/discs get out there. Hard braking in hot conditions could potentially cause warped dies.

oragex · Dec 15th, 2015, 16:45

First thing is to be aware that replacing brakes even before they indeed need replacing, is a common attitude on many garages who make money of out it.

There are several aftermarket (non original Volvo) parts that are the same if not better quality at a fraction of a price. Mintex and Akebono for pads and Brembo for brake disks are some of them.

At such low miles, the only possibility to have warped front disks is because someone torqued the wheel lugs unevenly. Even with new rotors, if the lugs are again torqued unevenly the rotor will warp again.

Try having the front wheel lugs torqued evenly, then drive the car to see if the vibration is still there. Also ask them to show you how much material is left on the pads. Red arrow shows the remaining pad material. Pads need replaced when this material is less than 2mm thick.

Despite what garages will say, new rotors don't require new pads and new pads don't require new rotors.

breezy69 · Dec 15th, 2015, 21:26

Thanks guys, the tightening of wheel nuts with air tools is a common theme I have found doing some research last night.

RoyMacDonald · Dec 20th, 2015, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by breezy69

Hi all

My V40 CC is in for a 2year/30K KM service today and I have been told I need new brake rotors/disks and pads.

This seems to be very low KM to change the rotors/disks....

What does everybody else think?

Thanks

Breezy

Is it AWD or FWD?

breezy69 · Jan 4th, 2016, 21:39

Hi, its AWD

RoyMacDonald · Jan 5th, 2016, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by breezy69

Hi, its AWD

So it's a T5. V40 CC is a very light car though so it seems surprising. I'd get a second opinion if I were you.

breezy69 · Jan 11th, 2016, 22:17

I've decided to launch a claim against Volvo under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the Fair Trading Act 1989 (QLD) after I found a document on the Volvo UK website which states that brake discs will likely be required to be changed at 72,000 miles/4 years.

I'll let you know how I get on!

breezy69 · Feb 26th, 2016, 02:03

Just to let you know that my case was successful on the basis that the discs were not of durable quality.

OldCroc · Feb 29th, 2016, 13:41

Great outcome - and very swift as well.

Dec 15th, 2015, 02:42	#1
breezy69 New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 02:03 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Brisbane	2014 V40CC Brakes Rotors Warped Hi all My V40 CC is in for a 2year/30K KM service today and I have been told I need new brake rotors/disks and pads. This seems to be very low KM to change the rotors/disks.... What does everybody else think? Thanks Breezy

Feb 29th, 2016, 13:41	#10
OldCroc Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2016 21:32 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincoln	Great outcome - and very swift as well. __________________ V40 D2 ES - Titanium Grey, Powershift, Winter Pack, Reversing Sensors

Dec 15th, 2015, 13:17	#2
civilservant Senior Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2019 19:38 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kent	Do you think the heat in Brizzie might be a factor? I can imagine how hot the brake pads/discs get out there. Hard braking in hot conditions could potentially cause warped dies.

Dec 15th, 2015, 21:26	#4
breezy69 New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 02:03 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Brisbane	Thanks guys, the tightening of wheel nuts with air tools is a common theme I have found doing some research last night.

Jan 4th, 2016, 21:39	#6
breezy69 New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 02:03 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Brisbane	Hi, its AWD

Jan 11th, 2016, 22:17	#8
breezy69 New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 02:03 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Brisbane	I've decided to launch a claim against Volvo under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the Fair Trading Act 1989 (QLD) after I found a document on the Volvo UK website which states that brake discs will likely be required to be changed at 72,000 miles/4 years. I'll let you know how I get on!

Feb 26th, 2016, 02:03	#9
breezy69 New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 02:03 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Brisbane	Just to let you know that my case was successful on the basis that the discs were not of durable quality.

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