Volvo RWD 700 Forum

INDEX FOR 2/2026(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 12/2002 700 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


 VIEW    REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

what brake rotors are you using? 700 1991

I've seen nothing to demonstrate that the crossdrilled rotors help with any kind of reliability. The rotors need all the metal they can get; I believe that crossdrilling reduces heatsink area and at best, provides no benefit. It's possible that they could increase the tendency of these rotors to warp.
On cars I've worked on with repeat rotor warping problems, two things work to solve the problem:
1) Use Volvo rotors. If nothing else, you get a 1-year warranty. My second choice would be ATE's.
2) Replace the cone bushings in the front stays. They're cheap and it's not hard to replace them yourself.

They can be difficult cars to prevent this problem - YMMV.
--
Rob Bareiss, New London, CT 86 244, 87 244, 88 744






THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD

New what brake rotors are you using? [700][1991]
posted by  JLG745ti  on Mon Oct 14 11:47 CST 2002 >


<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.