Does that awful squeaking sound from your Volvo brakes have you ripping your hair out? If you answered yes, than you most likely are in the market for a new set Volvo V70 Brake Pads. Your V70 utilizes a system known as disc braking to get your car to stop. In this simple and effective braking system, your brake pads can be found situated against your brake caliper.

When you press on the brake pedal, it sends a hydraulic signal to the caliper that forces it to squeeze your brake pads against the brake rotor. This contact provides the necessary friction to properly slow down your car, but it can also cause your brakes to wear down.

Due to the nature of their function, your Volvo V70 Brake Pads will wear out eventually. Because of this, Volvo brake pads are manufactured with a built-in warning mechanism known as a wear indicator.

When enough friction material has been worn away, it will cause the wear indicator to make contact with the brake rotor. This contact is the culprit for that irritating squealing sound when you hit your breaks. Yes, it is irritating, but it was designed that way. Worn down brake pads will quickly lead to reduced braking capabilities and eventually, complete brake failure. As the outcome of this could be serious injury to your personal well being, it is in your best interest to service your brakes on a regular basis. If you put off this relatively simple repair for too long, you may end up with more to replace than just your brake pads.Purchase our Volvo V70 Brake Pads and you can be certain that you will have a long-lasting, quality set of OEM brake pads.