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Just got Volvo-branded rear rotors - they are MADE IN CHINA!

posted by  Vladimir on  Thu Apr 12 12:38 CST 2012
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Well, my "new" '93 945 needs rear brakes. I ordered pads and rotors from Tasca. They arrived today and ...GASP... rotors are made in China, pads in India. All in Volvo boxes, no funny stuff (Tasca is excellent). What's up? They were not very expensive, I even chuckled to myself as I was ordering them (rotors $30/each, pads $22/set). Have others notice Volvo parts coming from China? I am a bit surprised, disappointed, unsure if these parts cut the mustard any more. Please chime in with your experience buying Volvo branded stuff made in China. Not sure if Chinese stuff is getting that good or Volvo is just going "competitive" with most auto part retailers. I usually am pretty willing to pay a small premium on brake parts and get only Volvo. I do the same with suspension parts. Antenna mast can come from wherever, but my chassis, brakes and engine stuff is mission critical.

I am simply stumped!

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Vladimir. '98 S70 base, 5-speed manual







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