V50 Brakes : - 320mm caliper carrier bolt spacing issue

Montana · Aug 6th, 2017, 21:42

Got some calipers from a T5 , but the carrier bolt spacing is way off !

Any ideas ?
https://flic.kr/p/WSuvey

Got these rods with the calipers , no idea what for

https://flic.kr/p/WcJB49

iainmd · Aug 7th, 2017, 13:25

What model of T5 did they come off? Those carriers don't look like S40/V50/C30 320mm carriers at all and what those random rods are for I've no idea.

Montana · Aug 7th, 2017, 18:52

Just found out from an 06 V70 T5 , didn't realise they were that different 😖

The rods are for the steering lock too according to the seller (attach to the caliper)

Anyone want to buy the calipers ? Painted the disc bells to to make them more corrosion resistant , so looks like I have wasted my ££

iainmd · Aug 8th, 2017, 13:51

You need either S40II/V50/C70II 320mm calipers and carriers or from a 2.5 Ford Focus ST.

I bought reconditioned calipers and carriers for a Focus ST 2.5 for my old S40 via eBay. Came fully reconditioned and painted and fitted perfectly.

Montana · Nov 1st, 2017, 12:54

Just picking this back up. I don't want to drill the carriers , anyone aware of any carrier adaptors? The internet isn't much help on this.

iainmd · Nov 1st, 2017, 15:37

Honestly, sell the V70 ones you bought in error and purchase the correct ones. I for one wouldn't want a hatchet job on something so critical to safety. I don't think you'll find any form of adaptor or carrier that works.

Montana · Nov 2nd, 2017, 11:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by iainmd

Honestly, sell the V70 ones you bought in error and purchase the correct ones. I for one wouldn't want a hatchet job on something so critical to safety. I don't think you'll find any form of adaptor or carrier that works.

My thoughts exactly , cheers

I guess the 320mm discs and pads will be compatible with the correct V50/S40 calipers ?

Aug 6th, 2017, 21:42	#1
Montana Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 19:47 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Accrington	320mm caliper carrier bolt spacing issue Got some calipers from a T5 , but the carrier bolt spacing is way off ! Any ideas ? https://flic.kr/p/WSuvey Got these rods with the calipers , no idea what for https://flic.kr/p/WcJB49 __________________ 2007 XC70 SE Lux D5 https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=305815 Previous: 2006 XC90 D5 , 2008 V50 2.0D Last edited by Montana; Aug 6th, 2017 at 21:45.

Aug 7th, 2017, 13:25	#2
iainmd Member Last Online: Today 15:35 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	What model of T5 did they come off? Those carriers don't look like S40/V50/C30 320mm carriers at all and what those random rods are for I've no idea. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Aug 7th, 2017, 18:52	#3
Montana Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 19:47 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Accrington	Just found out from an 06 V70 T5 , didn't realise they were that different 😖 The rods are for the steering lock too according to the seller (attach to the caliper) Anyone want to buy the calipers ? Painted the disc bells to to make them more corrosion resistant , so looks like I have wasted my ££ __________________ 2007 XC70 SE Lux D5 https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=305815 Previous: 2006 XC90 D5 , 2008 V50 2.0D

Aug 8th, 2017, 13:51	#4
iainmd Member Last Online: Today 15:35 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	You need either S40II/V50/C70II 320mm calipers and carriers or from a 2.5 Ford Focus ST. I bought reconditioned calipers and carriers for a Focus ST 2.5 for my old S40 via eBay. Came fully reconditioned and painted and fitted perfectly. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Nov 1st, 2017, 12:54	#5
Montana Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 19:47 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Accrington	Just picking this back up. I don't want to drill the carriers , anyone aware of any carrier adaptors? The internet isn't much help on this. __________________ 2007 XC70 SE Lux D5 https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=305815 Previous: 2006 XC90 D5 , 2008 V50 2.0D

Nov 1st, 2017, 15:37	#6
iainmd Member Last Online: Today 15:35 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Honestly, sell the V70 ones you bought in error and purchase the correct ones. I for one wouldn't want a hatchet job on something so critical to safety. I don't think you'll find any form of adaptor or carrier that works. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

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