Hello all. I have a 1999 v70 with 280mm disks. I need new disks and pads and was going to go with the FCP Groton upgrade pack on e-bay however they say it is only good up to chassis #566120 and my chassis # is 578851. I need brakes now as mine are about gone plus my calipers are groove salad/trench if you catch my drift. If anyone can advise I would be greatly appreciative.

Buy the Zimmerman rotors on Groton listed as part number#271788Z Stay away from the others except the OEM if you want to spend more money. Not really any difference. Balo and Brembo are now made in Brazil and Mexico and have had warping problems. In regards to pads, stay with OEM...more dust but less rotor wear and they do a good job of stopping. If in doubt, why don't you give groton a call? Don't know where the eBay seller (is it also Groton?) is getting the chassis number cut-off from unless they're assuming that chassis number has the 302mm rotors...Are you sure yours aren't 302? It's a bit hard to tell by putting a ruler up to them you know. Best way for me is to use a string through the center of the wheel well to the wheel well's edge and measure its length, then subtract the distance (twice when calculating both sides) of the string's distance to the edge of the rotor. Hope this helps.
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1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon. My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.

I am alomost 100% sure the rotors are 280mm as my wheels are 15" and dont think the 308mm would fit plus I measured and its way closer to 11" than 12"

Here is the e-bay listing.

FCP Groton, LLC

NEW VOLVO 850 V/C/S70
ULTIMATE BRAKE KIT

Auction is for the following:
2 Front Cross Drilled Rotors (List Price $208.08 for the pair, Volvo # 271788)
2 Rear Cross Drilled Rotors (List Price $176.62 for the Pair, Volvo # 271794)
2 Front Stainless Steel Brake Lines
2 Rear Stainless Steel Brake Lines (List Price $125 for a set of 4)
Rear Teflon Shims (List Price $8.00 for set of 4, Volvo #1228590)
Front Brake Pads (List Price $63.41, Volvo # 9485593)
Rear Brake Pads (List Price $43.82 Volvo # 271758)
Silicon Brake Paste (List Price $12.51, Volvo # 1161325)
Total list price $637.44...This is what you would pay at a Volvo Dealer
Save big over list and upgrade your brakes also!
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The auction is for the following items
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Cross Drilled Discs (4) (Manufactured by Zimmerman of Germany)
Cross drilling allows air to reach the brake pad to cool the pads off quicker, resulting in greater stopping power and longer life for the pad and the rotor.

Front and Rear Mintex Brake pads

Tired of the Brake Dust and Loud Noise from your original Volvo Brake Pads?
Mintex /SBF Brake Pads offer:
Zero Dust
Zero Noise
Superior Stopping Power and Performance
Long Brake Pad Life
Organic Material will not tear apart your brake discs like a metallic pad

Mintex/SBF Brake Pads & Shoes
The Mintex Red Box program offers application specific friction materials to give the best braking performance. Mintex uses a variety of adhesives and organic fibers, mixed with a sensitive lubricant base and resin structure to produce finely balanced friction materials designed to deliver stable performance over a wide range of applications and environmental conditions. The Red Box materials are virtually dust and noise free, keeping alloy wheels in prime condition while optimizing the drivers level of comfort. Additionally, the Mintex friction materials are environmentally friendly as no heavy metals or asbestos are used in their manufacture.

Teflon Shims

Brake Silicone paste

Four (4) Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines for the front and rear


We have taken the original Volvo brake lines and custom built these new stainless steel brake lines to EXACT specifications of the original equipment

These retail for over $120.00


Every one of our stainless steel brake lines are pressure tested at 4,500 psi before it is packed and shipped.

WHY CHOOSE STAINLESS STEEL OVER RUBBER BRAKE HOSE?
Stainless steel brake lines provide superior protection from flying roadway debris.
Stainless Steel Brake Lines reduce expansion during pressurization (In other words, they stop much faster!!!!!)
Improved Look on the vehicle
Our Braided Stainless Steel Brake Hoses will greatly increase the rigidity of the hose under pressure while still allowing adequate flexibility for wheel end movement.
You don't need to be a race car driver to benefit from brake upgrades!!!!
IMPORTANT
WILL FIT THE FOLLOWING VOLVO MODELS
1994-1997 Volvo 850 (ALL MODELS INCLUDING TURBO)
All 1998 volvo s70, v 70 and c 70 models WITH 280 mm front discs (11 inch)
1999 Volvo C70 models up to chassis 010849
1999 Volvo S70 models up to chassis 587049
1999 Volvo V70 models up to chassis 566120
*The chassis number refers to the last 6 digits of your Vehicle Identification Number!

If you are unsure of your model or specs, please give us a call

True about rotor size...didn't realize you were looking at the cross-drilled. Still I would give them a call and ask why. Personally I would stick with your basic brakes unless you've done a lot of other power boosting upgrades, or you plan to, but that's me.
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1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon. My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.

I would check with them and see if it will work, it sounds like with 15" rims you would have the 280 rotors. If it will work i would go for it, i did my 98 V70 in the fall and i love it, If your wheels allow you to see the rotors, get the zimmerman cross drilled, definate cool factor. i wouldnt use stock pads unless you like cleaning your wheels every week.................................. Also i picked up the brake bleeding kit they offer, it looks like a garden pump sprayer but the line threads directly onto the master cylinder and pressure bleeds the whole system, only one person needed. It is THE BEST tool i have ever bought, it sure beats trying to get my wife to help bleed..........also folow the brake rotor breakin directions, i did and had no trouble. use the blue brake fluid so you can tell when all old fluid is out.......Bobd