Thread: XC70: Wheels/Brakes - Poor braking, new pads and discs needed.
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Old May 16th, 2018, 19:44   #8
Austin160
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There is no doubt that Apec is of 'standard' motor factor supply, and my experience of them equates to that of the OP when we had them fitted to our daughter's non-Volvo some years ago. Such was the difference in braking efficiency over those originally fitted new that we chose to throw them away after just a couple of months, and replace them with main dealer pads. Chalk and cheese!

Brands such as Mintex and Ferodo were once very well respected premium brands, but certainly as far as Mintex is concerned (and I believe Ferodo) this brand is now a bought-out brand name only, so for us oldies who used to respect them, it's a case of think twice. Made in UK???

For me, if I don't buy main dealer pads at discount, then I go with one of the EBC grades.
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