You rely on your Volvo V40 Brakes everyday. Hopefully, you consider them to be quite dependable. After all, the technology that goes into them has been continually refined over the past hundred years or so.

Your Volvo V40 Brakes are actually a rather simple solution to getting your vehicle to come to a quick stop. It all starts at the brake pedal.

When you push down on the pedal, what you are actually doing is forcing a plunger in the master cylinder to feed brake fluid into a series of tubes that lead to the braking mechanisms located at each wheel. Once the brake fluid reaches its destination, it forces the brake caliper, which holds your brake pads, to squeeze against the brake rotor. The brake rotor is attached to the wheel, and when the brake pads meet the rotor, it causes the wheels to slow down and eventually stop. This braking system is called disc brakes, and is similar to many bicycle brakes, where two rubber brake pads squeeze against the wheel rim to create friction. So, as you can see, there are only a few links in the chain to stopping your car. This simplicity is key, as it means the process can work quickly. Despite the relatively small amount of parts that go into your Volvo V40 Brakes, things are bound to go wrong. The brake pads will eventually wear out, brake fluid can become low or contaminated and brake rotors can become warped or cracked.Get your brake system checked often, and when you need a new part, come to us for high-quality, low-priced parts and fast shipping straight to your door.