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Simon J · Sep 24th, 2005, 08:42

Simon (sholtby)

I know your question was addressed to Simon Linton but thought I'd give the Volvo Performance Brake figures as well. The original thickness is 28mm, permissible wear is 2mm, and I got 28K out of the pads and, although the discs had a few miles left in them it made no sense to put new pads in and then replace the discs shortly thereafter.

The standard 280mm discs are 26mm thick and have a 3mm wear allowance.

But it's very interesting that the AP brakes only have a 1mm wear allowance. Out of curiosity, what is the replacement cost of the AP discs. The Volvo ones are now reduced (!) to £180 +VAT each.

Simon (J, that is!)

Sep 24th, 2005, 08:42	#16
Simon J Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2022 07:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Back home in 'Norn Iron'	RE: Standard spec brakes v big brake kit Simon (sholtby) I know your question was addressed to Simon Linton but thought I'd give the Volvo Performance Brake figures as well. The original thickness is 28mm, permissible wear is 2mm, and I got 28K out of the pads and, although the discs had a few miles left in them it made no sense to put new pads in and then replace the discs shortly thereafter. The standard 280mm discs are 26mm thick and have a 3mm wear allowance. But it's very interesting that the AP brakes only have a 1mm wear allowance. Out of curiosity, what is the replacement cost of the AP discs. The Volvo ones are now reduced (!) to £180 +VAT each. Simon (J, that is!)