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1999 V70R 117,00km or 2000 XCV70SE 40,000km

posted by  bovril on  Tue May 2 09:06 CST 2006
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Considering purchasing either of the above vehicles. Inquiring if anyone knows if the 1999 V70R is fitted with the dreaded ETM. Assume the 2000XC does have an ETM.
Thanks in advance








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    Brakes and Generic Parts - stick with stock for your safety V70-XC70 1999

    posted by  volwoman on  Wed May 3 08:11 CST 2006
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    Boy, you seem gung ho on the volvo parts! Do you work for them ;) ?
    I didn't have mine that long; what do you consider a long time?
    Thanks for the tips!








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      Brakes and Generic Parts - stick with stock for your safety V70-XC70 1999

      posted by  someone claiming to be Big on  Wed May 3 15:23 CST 2006 [RELATED]

      No, I don't work for Volvo (Ford). But I usually stick with stock parts or buy select specialty items like the other guys suggested because I have seen too many situations where someone tried to cut corners with inferior parts and had to do the work all over again in a short while. This has happened to me, too, with suspension parts that were inferior. With a V70 or S70, your front brakes should last > 40,000 miles unless you are really rough on them or live in the mountains. The rears should last longer. Therefore, compared to insurance, fuel, etc., the cost of superior quality brake parts is a minor percentage of your driving costs. Good luck.








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        Brakes and Generic Parts - stick with stock for your safety V70-XC70 1999

        posted by  someone claiming to be KCARL on  Thu May 4 00:44 CST 2006 [RELATED]

        The original rear rotors on our 98 V70 were warped at 13k miles with very little pad wear. Even the service manager was (pretended to be) perplexed. The rotors were replaced at no charge, but I had to pay for new pads. Original front rotors were replaced at ~70k. I have been running aftermarket rotors (I think brembo but maybe zimmerman) on all wheels with copper/ceramic pads since. Now at 120k with no problems. My first 2 years of dealing with Volvo's screw-ups made me decide to look for alternatives. There are safe, reliable aftermarket parts out there. Groton is a good source. I like the V70, but Volvo is far from perfect.








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          Brakes and Generic Parts - stick with stock for your safety V70-XC70 1999

          posted by  volwoman on  Thu May 4 03:23 CST 2006
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          I agree. I am looking for a good place to deal with. You are lucky that they replaced it no charge. The place I go they are never willing to acknowledge that there is a problem. I am at 112,000 km and needing to replace my brakes for the second time. I am not particularly hard on them! By the way how long should the pads last?








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            Brakes and Generic Parts - stick with stock for your safety V70-XC70 1999

            posted by  someone claiming to be KCARL on  Thu May 4 05:19 CST 2006 [RELATED]

            Pad wear is dependent on material type and driving habits. The Volvo pads have a good feel but wear out fast and create a lot of very annoying dust. The ceramic/copper pads wear a long time and create no dust. It's been so long since I replaced them, I just can't remember the brand name.

            I don't mean to sound so hard on Volvo. I just don;t think they are as special as they would have you believe, which is what all car manufacturers try to impress. Their parts meet their specifications, which are going to have cost effectiveness factored in with function.








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    1999 V70R 117,00km or 2000 XCV70SE 40,000km

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue May 2 13:02 CST 2006
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    Anything after 1998 has wireless throttle. The ETM is now covered up to 320,000Km. The only problem is if it goes, you are left stranded. The late 2001 models may be OK, the 2002 and newer have better ETMs.
    Whether you choose an R with 240bhp or a XC with 200bhp is up to you. The 2000 sounds better and gets better gas milage.

    Klaus
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    (V♂LV♂s 1975 164, 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)







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