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Sep 24th, 2005, 08:43

That's why we don't use Black Diamond disks and Redstuff Pads!!! We too found them totally rubbish.

However, what I can tell you is this - We had a Volvo V70 T5 Phase 2 doing over 30 laps at Donnington Park. The brakes were 302 mm Brembos and the pads were Ferodo DS2500. Not only was the car capable of out braking most of the others there, it also still managed to drive home on the very same brakes.

Now, I'm not saying the brakes were in excellent condition after this - far from it. The point I'm trying to make is that if the brakes were good enough to stop a full weight (non lightened) V70 road car repeatedly around the track, they are sure as hell more than adequate for the road. Yes the AP kit may have been better for the track, but for road use we clearly managed to demonstrate the point.

Adam.

Sep 24th, 2005, 08:43	#17
volvotuning Guest Location:	RE: Standard spec brakes v big brake kit That's why we don't use Black Diamond disks and Redstuff Pads!!! We too found them totally rubbish. However, what I can tell you is this - We had a Volvo V70 T5 Phase 2 doing over 30 laps at Donnington Park. The brakes were 302 mm Brembos and the pads were Ferodo DS2500. Not only was the car capable of out braking most of the others there, it also still managed to drive home on the very same brakes. Now, I'm not saying the brakes were in excellent condition after this - far from it. The point I'm trying to make is that if the brakes were good enough to stop a full weight (non lightened) V70 road car repeatedly around the track, they are sure as hell more than adequate for the road. Yes the AP kit may have been better for the track, but for road use we clearly managed to demonstrate the point. Adam.