Q: I drive an '04 volvo S60 and the brakes squeal. Is there anything to help that (the dealership said volvos and jaguars tend to do this but I am curious of any possible ideas)?
A: The biggest cause of brake squeal is aftermarket pads or the channels where the pads slide on the mount was not cleaned and lubricated. I always recommend Volvo pads because they don't squeak or click like cheap aftermarket pads. Also Volvo's official stance is you are not supposed to machine rotors since the heat from cutting will make them warp again very soon. I do recommend a dealership for all work other than the easy stuff you can do like bulbs, wiper blades, etc. As a tech at the volvo dealership i get to fix all mistakes that the aftermarket shops make or the owner. hope this helped .