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Upgrading early Bendix front brakes to big brakes 700

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posted by  john sargent on  Thu Sep 19 14:04 CST 2002
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FCP Groton also lists a 12 inch diameter front rotor for the 700 series, and there is no such thing.


To quote from the Volvo New Car Features for the 1984 model year, "Brake disc diameter has been reduced from 287 mm (11.29 inches) to 262.4 mm (10.33 inches)." Volvo only made one small rotor for the 700 series (and that started in 1984 and continued through 1990 to the best of my knowledge), some call it the 10.25 inch diameter, and some call it the 10.50 inch diameter rotor. These are called nominal sizes (meaning in name only), although I am sure there is some difference in exact diameter based on the manufacturer.

As you suggested, lets look in the 700/900 FAQ and check on brakes. You will find there are only three rotor sizes listed; 287 mm(Big brake rotor), 262.4 mm(Small brake rotor), and 280 mm(Jumbo brake rotor). I will add that the early 287 mm rotor and brakes are a different critter, and rarely seen.

If you need a set of caliper brackets, contact me off line and I will pick you up a set when I can at the local U-Pull It.






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