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Considering doing front brakes (pads and rotors) - Volvo rotors okay these days? S70 1998

posted by  Vladimir on  Thu May 23 09:39 CST 2013
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Klaus, thanks for the reply. I have some thoughts about the whole Chinese dumping steel, but I'll keep them to myself. Suffice it to say that I know that Chinese steel CAN be good stuff. as in some pocket knives I bought, which were high end-ish, but still cheaper than US made blades. Good steel, good finish, good blade. So, based on that I know that Chinese made Volvo rotors do not HAVE to suck, but I also know that they CAN. This is the crux of my question. I see the following pricing:

Volvo rotors from Tasca: $55/each (+shipping)
Volvo rotors from FCP: $79/each (free shipping)
ATE rotors from FCP: $66/each (free shipping)
Brembo rotors from FCP: $57/each (free shipping)

I am not sure what to choose. In good old days I would not even hesitate and buy Volvo rotors from Tasca (because of better price). Today, however, I am not so sure. I am inclined to go with ATE from FCP (free shipping almost makes up for the $11/each difference between them and Volvo from Tasca). Am I wrong? ATE used to be an OEM supplier for Volvo brakes for many years and I am pretty sure they were not made in China before. Now I am not sure where they are made. It's not easy to figure that out. And even if I knew I would still question the quality of ATE vs. Volvo branded rotors form China. I think I can easily dismiss Brembo as they've gone to crap a while ago. I am not considering any obvious CCC stuff like $30 Meyle.

For a while (until a few years ago, actually) Volvo rotors used to be supplied by ATE and they most certainly were not made in China. Prices were also higher. Now that Volvo is a Chinese company (passenger cars) I can see the change, but not sure if the quality will go down. I had high confidence in Volvo branded brake products and used them as much as possible (paid the premium). Now I see that ATE rotors at FCP are more expensive than Volvo rotors (at Tasca). Hm....

Anyway, I'll be getting the Volvo pads for sure. I never use anything but Volvo pads on Volvo cars. It's just one of those things I do...

As far as caliper bolts, well... I guess I'd rather get new ones, but I've re-used them before. I know, I know, they are the stretch bolts and are supposed to be disposable. Something to think about. I could also just get the bolts from a hardware store (grade 5 or grade 8?). Red locktite is not a problem and is hardly necessary.

Thanks for your help and if you can sway me in my decision on rotors, I'll be grateful.


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Vladimir. '98 S70 base, 5-speed manual - his, '93 945 - hers






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