Volvo AWD V70-XC70 Forum

INDEX FOR 10/2025(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 10/2006 V70-XC70 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD




  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

brake pads 2004 V70 V70-XC70

posted by  weed on  Wed Apr 18 06:50 CST 2007
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Thu Jun 21 04:46 CST 2007
[RELATED]

I'd like to replace the brake pads on my 2004 V70 with dustless pads. The dealer doesn't stock them. Is it advisable to use them and if so, what company online sells a good product?
Thanks








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

    brake pads 2004 V70 V70-XC70

    posted by  someone claiming to be VolvosTwo on  Tue Apr 24 04:21 CST 2007 [RELATED]

    I would recommend Volvo OEM. They make more dust, but have the best stopping power of any (I believe that is what brakes are for). I just went through the "search" for cheaper pads, and was very dissatisfied with the build quality difference (and braking ability per other sources) of non-Volvo pads that were anywhere near the price. Unless you spend much more $, the Volvo ones will stop the best and be built better.








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

    brake pads 2004 V70 V70-XC70

    posted by  someone claiming to be ksg on  Wed Apr 18 15:31 CST 2007 [RELATED]

    I assume you mean ceramic pads. While not dustless they are cleaner. I've used Bosch pads (sold under that name, made by ??). The pedal effort is a little greater in my opinion - though not objectionable.








    •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

      brake pads 2004 V70 V70-XC70

      posted by  VolvoSteel on  Fri May 11 11:09 CST 2007
      Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
      last visit: Sun Mar 23 21:28 CST 2014
      [RELATED]

      Ceramic Pad's Are a harder pad and thus takes more force to stop the car at the pedal. Now before anyone says's anything i used these on all my 700 series car's and there in my opinion the best pad's to use it you dont mind the pressure required at the pedal. i am doing the brakes on my wife's 03 V70 tomorrow and could not get ahold of a set for those so i am useing a set from Autozone which are of an Organic Metal Compound, word is these are pretty good for the life of the pad, less dust then the factory though they are said if not installed with care will make some noise.








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

    brake pads 2004 V70 V70-XC70

    posted by  mormit on  Wed Apr 18 12:45 CST 2007
    Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
    last visit: Sat Jun 7 18:36 CST 2014
    [RELATED]

    I am extremely pleased with the Mintex pads I put on my 2002 S40. They are quieter, longer wearing, and a lot less dusty than OEM with identical braking performance. Great prices at fcpgroton.com.

    Akebono ceramic pads may also be an excellent alternative but I have no experience with these. They are also at fcp.

    mormit
    --
    02 S40 now my daily! :), 98 V70 T5 new wife mobile-very nice!, 85 245DL 272,000mi V15cam It takes a licking and keeps on ticking








    •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

      brake pads 2004 V70 V70-XC70

      posted by  someone claiming to be nonstops on  Mon May 14 12:41 CST 2007 [RELATED]

      FWIW I just replaced my fronts on my '03 S60 with Volvo pads from FCP for $61. I've driven 1000mi since (I commute 175mi/day) and they are great. More dust, but a great brake feel. Rgds







<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.