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Which Brake Pads to Buy? 900

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posted by  kkoch on  Tue Apr 12 10:58 CST 2005
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Greetings,
I am having a hard time choosing a replacement brake pad. I don't know what the P.O. put on the car, but they are quite dusty. My front wheels get dirty fast.

Anyone care to offer me a suggestion based on their personal experience?

FCPGroton list 7 different brands/models with the Volvo ones being the most expensive. I heard Mintex ones are not as dusty.

Thanks in advance,
kkoch








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    Which Brake Pads to Buy? 900

    posted by  rjk on  Wed Apr 13 13:03 CST 2005
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    OEM is probably made by Textar and are very dusty. I have had good results (braking ability and decreased dust) with PBR organics, PBR Metal Master and ceramic pads (on there now w/Zimmerman cross-drilled rotors), very nice combination but the ceramic pads look like they are wearing out the rotor faster than I would like.








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    Which Brake Pads to Buy? 900

    posted by  Peter Penguin on  Wed Apr 13 08:52 CST 2005
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    I vote PBR organic pads.

    I put on a pair a year ago and ever since the front alloys stay just as clean as the rear. I've NEVER had that hapen with a Volvo before... using the OEM pads.

    AND the PBR pads grip probably 15% or more better. Much more traction stopping.

    p.s. I used Brembo rotors and didn't use any shims. No squeals.








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    Which Brake Pads to Buy? 900

    posted by  Rludwick on  Tue Apr 12 14:22 CST 2005
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    I recently put a set of PBR ultimate ceramic pads on my 940 turbo. I've only had them on about a month and a half so I can't tell for sure about dust, but they appear to be less than the volvo ones that were on it, but the stopping...WHEW. these things are nice!
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    Which Brake Pads to Buy? 900

    posted by  wcbisrael on  Tue Apr 12 11:44 CST 2005
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    I had a terrible time trying to use bargain pads and in the end, my mechanic, who does a lot of work on my car...said that if you don't use volvo pads, you will experience quite a few problems...and i have found that to be true. Once i finally bit the bullet and put volvo pads on, the brakes were a dream. I have a 93 940 Wagon with 175k on it...fyi.








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    posted by  javalion on  Tue Apr 12 11:42 CST 2005
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    I plan on buying a set of their Axxis organic pads for $28.00, again. Dustless? No, but not as bad as Volvo pads.
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      Which Brake Pads to Buy? 900

      posted by  mcduck on  Tue Apr 12 12:36 CST 2005
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      Yeah, I've used the Deluxe pads a lot; lots less dust, quiet, $cheap!
      Not so good under extreme braking(as good as OEM), but more than adequate for street use.
      PBR or Axxis Deluxe. Look at FCP Groton.

      P.S.: Never even tried an OEM pad; never had a problem in other than extreme use(track, towing in the mountains).








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        If Towing Ability is Needed? 900

        posted by  RepairmanJackal on  Tue Apr 12 15:31 CST 2005
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        What are good pads if you are towing?
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