2001 V70 T-5 with 60k: I just had new tires and a wheel aligment done. Guys at Wheel Works told me that they noticed that my brakes are totally worn on the front (car still seems to brake ok). They also told me that on volvos you need to rpelace the rotors and pads at the same time, and i note that on IPD web site they state that unless you do this there is no warranty. So, i searched the forum but could not find an answer to this questions:

If i need to replace my brake pads do i also need to replace my rotors? And secondarily, how do i tell if my rotors are "worn" (note that i get no vibration etc when braking, so i do not believe they are warped).

Thanks for any help.

Andrew

 

I wouldn't change pads without changing rotors. I have found over the years that Volvo rotors just don't machine well. The new ones aren't a whole lot more than turning though. But First i would take my car to a mechanic that i knew and see if the brakes really are worn out.