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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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how much should i be looking to spend at the volvo dealer to get back 2 breaks replaced?
 
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 01:42 AM
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Just pads or Pads and Rotors?
 
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 02:41 AM
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im pretty sure just pads because when i use the breaks it grinds a little on the back passengers side.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 03:22 AM
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Don't know about the cost...
But if it is actually grinding from metal-to-metal contact, count on new rotors or needing machining. If you do a pad swap only with bad rotors, the new pads will be chewed up fast.

You can always remove the wheels and do an inspection yourself just to see if there is any meat on the pads.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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It's a fairly easy DIY if you are at all mechanical. I have done it several times. You can probably replace the pads and rotors for less than the dealer will charge for jut pads. I think brake jobs are one of the biggest rip-offs around. Are you sure the fronts are good? Here is a link with some instructions on how to do the rear brakes:

http://www.volvospeed.com/volvo_performance.php

 
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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the front ones are good just replaced them very easy
 
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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If you take it somewhere like $150.00 for just pads and like $350.00 Pads and rotors.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 02:41 AM
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hey thanks
 
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