Brake Foundation Components Problems of Volvo 850

Volvo 850 owners have reported 5 problems related to brake foundation components (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Volvo 850

Failure Date: 09/08/1999

In rainy conditions braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability at all, and resulting in two crashes. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.

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2 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Volvo 850

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

Left front caliper broke in January 1999, roght front caliper broke at this time. Parts were on back order. Consumer was told it would take 3 months to get vehicle repaired. Consumer has had many problems with vehicle, instrument lights were replaced, dash bulb lights and other bulbs replaced. Headlight wiper and windshield wiper blades replaced. Consumer smelled an odor in the air conditioner and later the air conditioner was not cooling properly, dealer replaced the temperature sensor, evaporator, receiver, and dryer. Battery failed and was replaced, consumer had a recall on the central electrical relay and when returning to vehicle that was shut off the phone and radio were on. Coolant light illuminated 4 times, finally dealer replaced the coolant filler cap, engine light keeps illuminated, dealer has replaced the pnp switch, oxygen sensor, air pump, and check valve, the air pump and check valve were replaced twice, the timing belt has also been replaced. Abs sensor cable has been replaced, calipers have been replaced 3 times, front brake pads, rotors, and front disc brakes have been replaced.

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3 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Volvo 850

When consumer applied brakes there was a loud sound when she made a left or right turn. Dealership was aware of problem.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Volvo 850

Abs sensor failed.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Volvo 850

At low speed and applied brake, it made noise and vibrated. Please describe .




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