1991 volvo 740 break job
 

wondering what will happen if i just do pads and do nothing to my rotters ??

RE: 1991 volvo 740 break job
 

You will be fine with just doing pads for now i actually just did that myself but it is a good idea too do the rotors as well or you could just do them later and everything will work just fine.

RE: 1991 volvo 740 break job
 

dholmes83, you got squeaking breaks? Just wondering, cause that's what I have and I just want to try new pads first.

RE: 1991 volvo 740 break job
 

no my breaks don't sqweek they i had ne tires put on and they said i needed a break job but idon't have the money to replace every thing right now but befor the pad really dig in to my roters i fig i would do pads first if that is a ok thing to do and do the rotters when i get the cash flow

RE: 1991 volvo 740 break job
 

There is NO NEED to touch the rotors if they are not warped or too thin. If you car doesn't shake while braking, then don't worry about the rotors. Shops like to do them for the extra $.

RE: 1991 volvo 740 break job
 

what type break pads should i get ceramic, organic or semi metallic not sure the pros vs cons of the differnt types ... all your help would be great ..

RE: 1991 volvo 740 break job
 

I use PBR for my Volvos-good prices, no squeal. Ceramics are pricey, more metal, more squeal. Organic are cheap and soft and don't last too much...

RE: 1991 volvo 740 break job
 

sorry for so many questions just want to do it right how do i find out if my car has abs ??

RE: 1991 volvo 740 break job
 

I believe ALL '91 Volvos in the US do have ABS. Under the hood, on the passenger side there should be a good size metal box with brake lines coming out of it and it should say ABS, Bosch, etc. on it.

RE: 1991 volvo 740 break job
 

I have a '90 740 gle wagon. Do I check under the hood in the same spot to see if I have ABS?

RE: 1991 volvo 740 break job
 

Yes. Also on the dash there should be an ABS light along with the rest of the warning lights when the key is ON-don't even have to open the hood for that one.