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Old 07-07-2015, 08:33 PM
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2006 S80 just had the brakes and rotors done. A few times (not all of the time) when backing out of my driveway I have experienced no brakes, until I pump them a bit. Brakes are fine when driving, problem did not exist before the brakes where done. Has only happened when reversing after the car has sat overnight.
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Old 07-11-2015, 09:28 AM
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Though I may suggest solutions, but its a brake job so better either you got to go back to the same mechanic who did the job or find a new one.

Don't drive the car until it fixed.
 
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Old 07-13-2015, 09:54 AM
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could be the vacuum pump/ switch. Some Volvo models have a vacuum pump which builds up brake booster vacuum quickly on a cold start and runs until engine vacuum builds and takes over. Had to fix this on my S40 - it would take a firm foot to brake while backing but all was normal by the time I got to the bottom of my driveway (100ft or so). Do you hear a whirr noise cycle off/on when idling when you start up?
 
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