Brake Disc Caliper Problems of Volvo XC70

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Volvo Xc70. While driving 30 mph and approaching a stop light, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise before she depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that the vehicle slowed down a bit, but continued to move forward. The contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to Volvo cars silver spring (located at 3121 automobile blvd, silver spring, MD 20904, (301) 890-6200) where it was diagnosed that both rear brake rotors and both rear calipers were not the correct parts for the vehicle. In February of 2019, the vehicle was taken to national tire and battery to have the parts replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 131,898.

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Auto dealership that sold the vehicle had installed brake parts, that were noncompliant with fmvss, which caused, sudden and complete brake failure on 12/1/2018, and $2000. 00 in damages to replace entire rear brake system. I was traveling on busy residential street in lou, ky, 7-10mph, narrowly averted two accidents getting vehicle under control, and safely off the roadway. Mechanic inspection is attached, right rear caliper bracket noncompliant with fmvss, re violation of violation of 49 u. S. C. , code 30112, prohibitions against the manufacture, sale or distribution of motor vehicle or ". . . Parts installed that take the vehicle out-of-compliance with fmvss.

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Brake pads on passenger side/right rear wearing prematurely or faster than pads on other wheels, or in relation to other 3 wheels. Either brake calipers are sticking or there is a software or electronic braking problem on the car. Local Volvo dealer (only one in idaho) indicated that the Volvo regional rep instructed service department to notify them of each case this is reported by an owner - unofficial TSB.

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Car right front brake was missing caliiper tension spring-fell off.

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