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brake pad reccomendations V70-XC70

posted by  mormit on  Sat Apr 15 15:32 CST 2006
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I'm thinking about changing the front brake pads on the V70 that I've had for about two weeks. No, they are not worn but the V70 takes considerably more pedal effort to stop than my 85 240 wagon and 2002 S40, both of which stop like you're hitting a brick wall when you stomp so I know what Volvo brakes normally do. The 240 has Volvo pads and the S40 has Mintex.

Yes I checked the power assist. Works perfectly with no vacuum leaks.

The reason I'm looking at the pads is that the last owner got screwed on a front brake job by NTB just a few months ago. New rotors, 'Ultra Quiet' pads, and front fluid flush...fluid does look nice and clean. The front pads were 70 bucks just for the parts!!!! And they are not quiet. He's probably sworn off Volvos now because he was taken for a little over a grand for front brakes between the job and a revisit for an ABS sensor replacement. Some shops have no shame I guess.

So I'm looking at FCP Groton and they have quite a selection of pads. Considering Volvo, Mintex, Textar, and Rofren. My thinking at this point:

*Volvo pads are great on the 240. Stopped well on the S40 but occasionally squeeled and gave off a lot of dust, therefore I have the Mintex on the S40.
*Mintex: quiet, clean, stop great (owed by TMD Friction)
*Textar: no experience but also owned by TMD. Claims to be TMD's premium brand.
*Rofren: no experience. US manufactured pads. Rated highly on other sites and meets TUV and ECE R90 standards.

Opinions on pads?

mormit
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02 S40 now my daily! :), 98 V70 T5 new wife mobile-very nice!, 85 245DL 266,000mi V15cam It takes a licking and keeps on ticking








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    brake pad reccomendations V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  RedAlrt on  Mon Apr 17 03:19 CST 2006
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    I like PBR Deluxe pads on my 98 V70 and they are all I've ever used, low dust too. Just be sure to use anti-squeal compound on the appropriate parts.








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      PBR -- Pathetic Braking in Rain V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  jrothe on  Wed Apr 19 05:54 CST 2006
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      While my experience with PBR Deluxe pads is by no means universal, there were enough other people who have cited this extremely serious problem that I wrote up a web page about it:

      http://www.jimrothe.com/volvo/pbr_brake_pads.html

      Note that this page ONLY refers to the PBR Deluxe pads, not the PBR Metal Master pads.

      FWIW, I've also used EBC Green Stuff. I wouldn't recommend them with Volvo or (common) Brembo rotors:

      http://www.jimrothe.com/volvo/ebc_green_stuff.html


      I'm now using Rofren pads that I bought from FCP Groton. Slightly better stopping power than stock, somewhat less dust, and cheaper too. I've had no problems with brake squeal, although I made sure to use an appropriate anti-squeal *adhesive* on the backs of the pads. (Brake *grease* is for caliper pins, although I read about novices using it as an anti-squeal agent all the time. Needless to say, they have squeal problems.)
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      Jim Rothe, '99 S70 T5M,
      http://www.jimrothe.com/volvo/index.html








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        PBR -- Pathetic Braking in Rain V70-XC70 1998

        posted by  RedAlrt on  Wed Apr 19 08:34 CST 2006
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        I drove to work at 70 MPH on the Interstate this morning in a driving thunderstorm with no problems...to each his own.








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      Agreed! I use PRB Deluxe pads V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  someone claiming to be cn on  Mon Apr 17 03:23 CST 2006 [RELATED]

      Got my parts from autohausaz.com (cheaper than FCP Groton).

      Also by the time you have the fading brake, consider new rotor while you are there as thinner rotors dissipate heat poorly.

      Check your car spec.
      If at min thickness, go for new rotors.
      I use Zimmerman-Brembo also from autohausaz.com, only $37/each.

      Good Luck.

      Need more tips tricks re V70 email me.

      cnn90 at netzero dot net.


      cn
      1998 V70








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        Agreed! I use PRB Deluxe pads V70-XC70 1998

        posted by  KlausC on  Mon Apr 17 15:28 CST 2006
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        Thanks cn,
        Another supplier with free shipping.

        Klaus
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          Agreed! I use PRB Deluxe pads V70-XC70 1998

          posted by  MadeInJapan on  Mon Apr 17 16:06 CST 2006
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          Noticed that they also have the front O2 sensor for our cars for only $95 now through the end of April with free shipping. I don't need one yet, but know I will before long...so went ahead and ordered it. Sorry for taking this thread way off topic.
          --
          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.








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    brake pad reccomendations V70-XC70

    posted by  kshaw on  Sun Apr 16 15:08 CST 2006
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    I tried using third party pads and went back to the Volvo pads to avoid the brake squeal. For firmer peddal, you can try flushing your brake fluid and possibly replacing the master brake cylinder. I did both on my S70 a few weeks ago and brakes are like new again. I found the master brake cylinder (rebuilt) at NAPA for $210 and you can get a mini-vac brake bleeder for about $30 at Harbor Freight. The flush alone may be all that you need.







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