About Roger Patricio Expertise Can answer all Volvo car questions. European and Canada spec cars are different but I can try to help you.
Experience I am a Certified Volvo Tech at in Independent Volvo Repair shop. I grew up around Volvos and decided I wanted to do it professionally. I worked at the dealer for about a year then I went to work at an Independent shop which I have been with for 10 years.
Volvo Repair - Front Brakes on a 98 volvo v40 c/w ABS
Expert: Roger Patricio - 5/25/2009
Question A couple of years ago I replaced the discs and pads on the front of my Volvo V40. I have just started to get a metal on metal sound when I use my brakes. On checking I have found the passenger side disc to be lightly scratched and 1 pad to have gone down to the metal. All other pads have plenty of life left in them, as in nearly new. Now I understand I must replace all 4 but was wondering why only 1 pad has worn down and what I need to do to prevent it happening again. Thank you.
Answer Lain, Well, one of the slide pins may be seized or getting stuck causing one side to work harder than the other or there may be a blockage or a caliper piston isnt working properly. Needs to be checked before you replace rotors and pads again. Roger
