V70 Brakes: - are mintex ok?

MrP · Mar 26th, 2009, 16:06

just had a quote of around £180 to supply and fit new disks and pads to my V70 bi-fuel.

however on parts for volvo online i can get mintex stuff for around £100 and have a bash at fitting them myself.

i know its not a difficult job, however are mintex up to volvo standards?

MrP · Mar 26th, 2009, 16:10

jst noticed they have PFS brakes as well, anyone got an opinion on them?

John_C · Mar 26th, 2009, 16:13

Mintex stuff should be fine, they're a well respected brand. No idea about the PFS own-brand stuff. You could also get prices for the genuine Volvo parts from Nordic or drop "Rufe" a PM - you might be surprised at the prices you can get on genuine parts.

Cheers,
John

jackass · Mar 26th, 2009, 16:14

I fitted mintex pads and nordic discs on mine. The pads were fine on the old (presumably volvo discs) but they now squeal quite a bit.

Rover Saloon · Mar 26th, 2009, 16:48

Have just done my Volvo S80 using the combined Mintex pad and disc kit from PFS. Total bill inc VAT and carriage was £98.50. Whole job took about 45 mins per side. Discs were made in Sweden and everything is brill.

Mar 26th, 2009, 16:06	#1
MrP Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2014 15:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sunderland	are mintex ok? just had a quote of around £180 to supply and fit new disks and pads to my V70 bi-fuel. however on parts for volvo online i can get mintex stuff for around £100 and have a bash at fitting them myself. i know its not a difficult job, however are mintex up to volvo standards?

Mar 26th, 2009, 16:14	#4
jackass Senior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 20:48 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Leighton Buzzard	I fitted mintex pads and nordic discs on mine. The pads were fine on the old (presumably volvo discs) but they now squeal quite a bit. __________________ Current: 2017 V90 D4 Inscription, Twilight Bronze Previously: 2003 S60 D5 SE Geartronic, 16.8s @80mph

Mar 26th, 2009, 16:10	#2
MrP Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2014 15:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sunderland	jst noticed they have PFS brakes as well, anyone got an opinion on them?

Mar 26th, 2009, 16:13	#3
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	Mintex stuff should be fine, they're a well respected brand. No idea about the PFS own-brand stuff. You could also get prices for the genuine Volvo parts from Nordic or drop "Rufe" a PM - you might be surprised at the prices you can get on genuine parts. Cheers, John

Mar 26th, 2009, 16:48	#5
Rover Saloon Senior Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2017 09:02 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ipswich	Have just done my Volvo S80 using the combined Mintex pad and disc kit from PFS. Total bill inc VAT and carriage was £98.50. Whole job took about 45 mins per side. Discs were made in Sweden and everything is brill.

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