Amazon: - Soft compound brake pads Volvo 131?

fishyboy · Jul 30th, 2020, 23:19

Thanks all.
Derek,
I thought that the cylinder size was dependent upon whether a servo was fitted rather than a PRV. That's certainly what the Brookhouse site suggests (https://www.classicvolvoparts.co.uk/...d_Twin_Circuit). I think my non-servo car should have the 1" cylinder. If someone put on a 7/8 would that cause higher pressure at the rears and explain my rear brakes locking first?

I guess I'm going to have to bite the bullet and pull off the drums and check the cylinder size. Last time I pulled the drums on my 1800 I messed up pretty bad (https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=304683). I'll pay more attention this time.

What is the "bore" that I measure to get the 7/8" or 1" size? Presumably the cylinder has to be removed before I can measure?

I've been also been looking into getting the front disks skimmed. I can only find one outfit nearby but they only offer skimming with the disks on the car service. Is this they way to go?

Phil

Jul 30th, 2020, 23:19	#11
fishyboy Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:55 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Andover	Thanks all. Derek, I thought that the cylinder size was dependent upon whether a servo was fitted rather than a PRV. That's certainly what the Brookhouse site suggests (https://www.classicvolvoparts.co.uk/...d_Twin_Circuit). I think my non-servo car should have the 1" cylinder. If someone put on a 7/8 would that cause higher pressure at the rears and explain my rear brakes locking first? I guess I'm going to have to bite the bullet and pull off the drums and check the cylinder size. Last time I pulled the drums on my 1800 I messed up pretty bad (https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=304683). I'll pay more attention this time. What is the "bore" that I measure to get the 7/8" or 1" size? Presumably the cylinder has to be removed before I can measure? I've been also been looking into getting the front disks skimmed. I can only find one outfit nearby but they only offer skimming with the disks on the car service. Is this they way to go? Phil

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