Volvo XC60 rear discs and pad replacement
Asked by Phil Martin
Our 2009 Volvo XC60 has just had its 45,000 km service and the dealer has told us that the rear discs and pads will need replacing in 5000 km at a cost of almost $800. They have told us that this is because the discs are now made of lighter, more adhesive material and that just replacing the pads isn't an option, that both pads and discs must be done at the same time. They have told us this is the same situation across most new model cars. Is this true?
Answered by CarsGuide
28 Jun 2011It’s common to have to replace discs and pads much earlier than it once was, particularly on European cars. If you think about it, the braking performance on cars today is much, much higher than it was on cars even a decade ago, and that performance comes from the size of the brakes and the materials used in the pads and discs. Discs are usually changed because they have worn down to a thickness that affects their performance. Instead of replacement they can sometimes be machined to extend their life. They’re not necessarily changed at the same time, but if they are close to being worn out and in need of replacement it might be more cost-effective to do it with the pads rather than have to come back later for the replacement.
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