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I have been told that I should not use generic rotors and pads, as they will damage the car. Is this a myth? Who is the manufacturer of the rotors and can they be purchased under a different label? Or are there better rotors and pads that I should be looking at?
Thanks
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I have had very good luck with Brembo replacement rotors on multiple vehicles, Volvos included. Brake pad wise, I really like the Raybestos QuietStop ceramic pads. I've put them on several vehicles, including my 850, and they perform very well in all regards.
I certainly would stay away from bargain priced pads and rotors. Generally if you stick with a well known brand name AND choose their high-end product you will be fine.
John
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posted by
someone claiming to be Mr. Norm
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Thu May 4 02:23 CST 2006 [ RELATED]
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If by generic parts you mean Midas or Sears; yes, run away asap.
But; there are numerous reputable aftermarket suppliers. If you have OEM rotors, I would stick to OEM pads. Aftermarket pads and OEM rotors have been troublesome for more than a few. OEM pads will create tremendous amounts of dust.
I have PBR Metal Master pads and Brembo rotors, which are just excellent. IMO,superior to OEM in every respect.
Did the original rap come from someone at the dealer? It proffers the odor of the residue of the male bovine.
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posted by
someone claiming to be cn
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Thu May 4 03:23 CST 2006 [ RELATED]
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Volvo, like any other mfg (BMW, MB Porsche etc.), uses different suppliers. Over the years Volvo has used the following for pads:
- Pagid
- Jurid
- ATE
And sometimes the aftermarket parts are better than factory part. Do research and ask others. However, I have come to the following conclusion owning a whole bunch of Volvo, BMWs:
*** Rotors: Brembo Zimemrmann is the least expensive and is the most quality. In other words, best bang for the buck. Brembo rotors hold up nicely.
*** Pads: Pagid or PBR (both PBR brands) are excellent with little dust and no noise. Again, best bang for the buck here.
If you have money then experiment with other more expensive brands, but I see no need to do that.
cn
98 V70 75K
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I just bought OEM rotors for my 98 R. Along with PBR metal master pads for the front and OEM pads for the rear. This will reduce the brake dust on the front, and the softer pads on the rear will help the rear rotors last a while longer.
I believe Brembo makes the rotors for Volvo, but I have4 been wrong before. Because I don't race my car, I couldn't see spending more for slotted/drilled rotors. Besides, they cause the pads to wear faster.
Klaus
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(V♂LV♂s 1975 164, 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)
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Yeah.....I dont know about damaging the car. Now, I wouldnt advise going down to the pep boys and asking for the cheapest thing they sell. There are a lot of aftermarket parts out there that are as good as or better than dealer parts. You just have to do some research. If your looking for a suggestion, id say zimmerman rotors are a good buy & PBR makes a quality pad. Check FCPGROTON.COM for prices. Even if you decide to go with dealer parts, they have them. Probably for quite a bit less than your local dealer.
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posted by
someone claiming to be BigGuy
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Wed May 3 03:00 CST 2006 [ RELATED]
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Not sure about "damaging your car." But, I recommend staying with stock parts, especially with something as critical as brakes. The Volvo parts may be 50% more than generic, but so what? They last a long time unless you are brutal with your brakes. Don't compromise here, please.
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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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posted by
someone claiming to be Big
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Wed May 3 15:23 CST 2006 [ RELATED]
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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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posted by
someone claiming to be KCARL
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Thu May 4 00:44 CST 2006 [ RELATED]
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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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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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posted by
someone claiming to be KCARL
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Thu May 4 05:19 CST 2006 [ RELATED]
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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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