S40 (New) Brakes : - Which pads?

Metblackrat · Jan 24th, 2011, 18:47

Euro Car Parts have two different sets of pads listed for the S40 2.0D (with 300mm discs).

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vo...fed3da121&BKPA

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vo...6d063ebc3&BKPA

I assume that the cheaper ones will be for the 278mm discs but does anyone know?

Thanks.

t5_monkey · Jan 24th, 2011, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metblackrat

Euro Car Parts have two different sets of pads listed for the S40 2.0D (with 300mm discs).

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vo...fed3da121&BKPA

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vo...6d063ebc3&BKPA

I assume that the cheaper ones will be for the 278mm discs but does anyone know?

Thanks.

FRF parts (google em) are active on here and can advise you which parts based on your REG or VIN number , they are also pretty cheap for genuine volvo items.

faffi · Jan 24th, 2011, 20:59

I would expect cars to generally be like motorcycles; stock pads are the best compromise.

Metblackrat · Jan 24th, 2011, 21:50

I am happy with the quality of the pads, just not sure which set are needed!.

Jonnieb2009 · Jan 25th, 2011, 12:32

I have read various posts on here about pads and using the cheaper ones is not necessarily the best, posts about brake squeal - pads wearing out quicker. Dont use EBC etc. etc.

From what I gather Volvos own stock pad are the best to use and infact I had discs and pads changed at the front on my last service in Oct and they are spot on.
This is just my honest opinion.

Rgds
J

Guru · Jan 25th, 2011, 13:37

Just to add that Volvo does not manufacture brake pads, they get them from ATE, so only the packaging is Volvo, but the manufacturer is ATE, 2.0Ds almost always have the bigger 300 mm disks whereas the 1.6D has the smaller 278 mm disks, That's why you can fit 15" wheels on 1.6Ds but not on 2.Ds.

jasonb · Jan 25th, 2011, 13:47

I have read that the disc size is stamped on the disc and visible when you remove the wheel.

Go look and be certain!

faffi · Jan 25th, 2011, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru

Just to add that Volvo does not manufacture brake pads, they get them from ATE, so only the packaging is Volvo, but the manufacturer is ATE,

There could still be specific qualities exclusive to Volvo branded pads. Not saying there is, but not all brake pad materials are exactly the same and Volvo can have demanded something particular.

VenomS40 · Aug 22nd, 2011, 16:49

I've used EBC in the past and if I’m honest. I think they are great pads. Also cuts down on the amount of brake dust you generate.

philone851 · Aug 22nd, 2011, 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonb

I have read that the disc size is stamped on the disc and visible when you remove the wheel.

Go look and be certain!

the disc size is 260mm or 280 and back are all 256 on all s40

Jan 24th, 2011, 18:47	#1
Metblackrat Senior Member Last Online: Jul 19th, 2012 22:29 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hatfield	Which pads? Euro Car Parts have two different sets of pads listed for the S40 2.0D (with 300mm discs). http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vo...fed3da121&BKPA http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vo...6d063ebc3&BKPA I assume that the cheaper ones will be for the 278mm discs but does anyone know? Thanks.

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Guru Premier Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2023 07:46 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between chair and keyboard	Just to add that Volvo does not manufacture brake pads, they get them from ATE, so only the packaging is Volvo, but the manufacturer is ATE, 2.0Ds almost always have the bigger 300 mm disks whereas the 1.6D has the smaller 278 mm disks, That's why you can fit 15" wheels on 1.6Ds but not on 2.Ds. __________________ Volvo S40 2.0D momentum \| 100kw/136bph \| 2005 \| Euro III \| 49mpg \| Electric silver

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VenomS40 08 Volvo S40 SE Sport R-D Last Online: May 6th, 2016 23:08 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gloucester	I've used EBC in the past and if I’m honest. I think they are great pads. Also cuts down on the amount of brake dust you generate. __________________ Volvo S40 SE Sport R-Design + Winter Pack

Jan 24th, 2011, 20:59	#3
faffi Motorcyclist Last Online: May 14th, 2015 22:34 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Stavanger	I would expect cars to generally be like motorcycles; stock pads are the best compromise.

Jan 24th, 2011, 21:50	#4
Metblackrat Senior Member Last Online: Jul 19th, 2012 22:29 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hatfield	I am happy with the quality of the pads, just not sure which set are needed!.

Jan 25th, 2011, 12:32	#5
Jonnieb2009 Master Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2011 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Helsby View Photos By: Jonnieb2009	I have read various posts on here about pads and using the cheaper ones is not necessarily the best, posts about brake squeal - pads wearing out quicker. Dont use EBC etc. etc. From what I gather Volvos own stock pad are the best to use and infact I had discs and pads changed at the front on my last service in Oct and they are spot on. This is just my honest opinion. Rgds J

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