YACT: found out what was wrong, Thanks everyone.

[gotsmack]

Originally posted by: TechnoKid

Originally posted by: gotsmack
anyone know where I can buy break rotors online? Is it is for a 88 volvo, 760 Turbo RWD

http://www.importeccatalog.com/

It could just as well be something else besides the rotors, like suspension components, tie-rods, etc.

And no, unless your current rotors appear to be heavily ringed, scored or glazed, or your pads are worn down a lot, you do not need to get new pads.

Actually, the proper break-in procedure for new rotors is to use old pads on new rotors, and new pads on old rotors (assuming same friction material between pads). This is according to many automotive brake pages out there.

On a car that old, I'd probably get all new rotors and pads. But you should also get a complete brake fluid flush every two years; brake fluid absorbs moisture over time. And have the master cylinder checked out too, as well as all the calipers for proper piston operation. Also get all suspension components checked.

Proper brake pad bed in procedure (under "prevention) can be found here as well as myths about brake vibrations:
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The pads still have plenty of meat left on them, I'll just get the break fluid flushed and have the rotors, master cylinder, and calipers checked out by a mechanic. What is a caliper?

Thanks

 

[TechnoKid]

Basically, they "hold", if you will the brake pads that make contact with the rotors. Inside the caliper is a piston that is pushed by the brake fluid from the master cylinder. The piston pushes on the brake pads which in turn make your car stop by creating friction between the pad and the rotor surface.

I'm sure this is also on howstuffworks.com

 

[Quixfire]

As for reusing the pads on new rotors, make sure they are not tapered or your rotors will warp again from uneven pressure.

I buy some of my Mercedes Benz parts from The Parts Bin, OEM quality parts at half the cost of a dealership.

 

[Eli]

Just get new pads, they're cheap.. it's not worth it.

 

[gotsmack]

ok, new pads then if the machanic says I need new rotors.

 

[gotsmack]

Thanks Everyone

It was the rotors. I got the rotors +pads on the front right changed but the calipher on the front left is dead so I need to get a new one, only changed the rotor there.

The mechanic also said I need new Bushes, I have no idea what they are. Said I need new

1 Sway bar Link Bushes
2 Strut Rod Bushes
3. Stabilizer link bushes
4. left front abs Multi link rear suspension Bendix Caliper