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Old May 19th, 2019, 08:25   #11
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Originally Posted by ommony View Post
I'd wager that the Brembo discs/EBC Yellowstuff pads combo I mentioned previously would out-perform the genuine Volvo stuff, but the longevity wouldn't be as good.
If longevity is a measure of performance then your statement is a contradiction.

What I am saying is that many many factors make up "performance" and not all of them can be measured in a day or a week by a normal driver at normal speeds on normal roads in a country with a moderate climate.

Example:
Can you test your brakes in extreme conditions like -40°C or +50°C, or at extreme speeds like 240 kmph.

Volvo make their brakes to perform in such conditions.

I personally have experienced -20°C and around 180kmph, so such extremes are closer than you think. But they are not everyday. But they are an important part of brake material selection and testing.
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