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Front Brakes on 765T with 165K 700 1990

posted by  someone claiming to be Robert on  Mon May 12 15:45 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Folks,

Here comes the time that the brakes need to be redone. I noticed many of you had good experience with aftermarket products. I'm interested in Power Disk rotors( IPD) and stock (dealer) pads. Last year I installed ATE rotors and Pagid pads. While they worked fine for the price the pads worn out in about 25K miles. Rotors don't look to bad: slight groving and brake pulsation. I went to the dealer today and got the pads hoping I can get away just with them , but I have second thoughts about leaving old rotors in service. My local Volvo rep tells me that I should get Volvo rotors as they would last 4 sets of pads before before needing replacement. ( Volvo engineering) Could that be true? These rotors are expensive $ 120 each.I have a feeling that they will fail with the first set of pads just like the ATE. On the other hand idea of groved disk looks apealing and is 35% less cash up front.. Any thoughts? Please comment...

Thank you in advace








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    Front Brakes on 765T with 165K 700 1990

    posted by  invar on  Tue May 13 06:39 CST 2003
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    I just did the front brakes myself recently. I upgraded them from 10.50" to 11.25" diameter discs as well, which required replacement of the caliper bounting brackets. Same calipers were used.

    I put in 11.25" ATE Powerdisc rotors that I got for about $50 a piece. Also got Mintex brake pads. Haven't put that many miles on things yet, but the braking is markedly improved from what I had before. It is very consistent and smooth all the way down, and no sudden locking up like it did before when things got very heated.

    I can't tell you how long these will last though, as I just did these about 2-3 weeks ago. But so far I am happy with the results.

    edit: Oh yeah, make sure the lugs are torqued properly. FAQ covers it. :)
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    Kenric Tam
    1990 Volvo 740 base sedan (B230F)
    My Volvo 'Project'








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      Front Brakes on 765T with 165K 700 1990

      posted by  someone claiming to be Robert on  Tue May 13 16:37 CST 2003 [RELATED]

      Thakk you Invar for your reply. I might try them with Volvo pads....








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    Front Brakes on 765T with 165K 700 1990

    posted by  someone claiming to be Mike Gambone on  Tue May 13 06:03 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    OEM rotors are good, and so are some aftermarket rotors. Are your current rotors warped due to overtorque of the lug nuts? The 7/900's are sensitive to lug nut torque. My 2 cents on the grooved discs is that they are aftermarket discs with grooves machined in them, save your money unless your going racing.








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      Front Brakes on 765T with 165K 700 1990

      posted by  someone claiming to be Robert on  Tue May 13 15:58 CST 2003 [RELATED]

      LUgs are Ok, Always torque with the Torq wrench.I dont think that rotors are warped. Brake action is smooth. I was wondering how OEM pads will work with ATE rotors? I gues I will splap them on for now.

      Thank you for the time and effort to respond







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