Brake Foundation Components Problems of Volvo S40

My 2004 Volvo S40 occasionally does not seem to have any hydraulic brake assistance when it is first started in the morning. This was very occasional starting a couple of years ago, but is becoming more frequent. On Monday, I had to restart the car 5 times before the brakes felt "normal".

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Rear brakes worn out at 20,000 miles and 5 headlight bulbs already replaced. 2 brake shops told me I was lucky to get this much out of them!.

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When applying brakes vehicle would slow down, but would not stop, causing to loss of control.

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Both headlights almost simutaneously went out while driving. Dealer notified, and made repairs. The dealer replaced both bulbs,at 16766 the brakes were replaced, the dealer suggested that since asbestos has been removed from brake pads that the brake life is shorter. Nlm consumer suggest that manufacturer design a back up lighting system in case of headlight failure.

Rear brakes needed to be replaced at 16,000 miles of wear. Dealer was notified and repairs were made. Nlm letter regarding Volvo's response attached.

Brakes went out on vehicle going down a hill at 35mph. When applying brakes consumer heard a snap. Brake pedal went straight to the floor. Consumer put vehicle in low, and pulled emergency brake up. Volvo dealer came and towed vehicle to dealer.

Crunching noises on applying the brakes while driving. Clanking noise on backing up. Dragging and tugging feeling while driving. All 4 brake linings were worn and needed to be replaced very early. Mainly perform local driving. There was very little warning that brakes were wearing prematurely.

When applying brakes they would make a grinding noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and had to have brakes repaired. This was third time.

Brake indicator light flashed on. Dealer stated brakes were leaking, and consumer lost brake power. The vehicle was sold because of the problem.

Defective brakes.

The consumer applied the brakes abruptly and geared the transmission down to low, the brake pedal was hard indicating a loss of vacuum, there was no shoulder for the consumer to get onto therefore the consumer hit the vehicle in front of him, there were no injuries. Nlm.

After vehicle has been parked over night or parked for 6-8 hours brakes will not engage. Brake pedal becomes extremely hard and resists when applied. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.