S40 V40 Cars: - 2004 V40 1.9D Brake discs & pads

Dirty Diesel · Jul 9th, 2018, 17:37

Hey guys.

I'm coming to you all for a bit of advice. My V40's rear brakes are in need of replacing, or will be shortly. I'm debating whether to get OEM discs and pads or not.

Thing is, i want something that's low dust. I have read online about people using EBC low dust rated discs and pads. I want to have something that'll give me the stopping power that OEM brakes will (something better will suffice too), but give me less brake dust, as I don't have a lot of time to keep cleaning the car.

The previous owner had the 16" Galatica wheels refurbished from standard silver to Graphite Grey. They don't have any damage, and i wanna keep it that way. I want the best for my car, in every aspect.

Hence why I'm wanting some good quality brakes, not just some cheap brakes that won't last or give me the stopping power. So have you guys any recommendations for low dust discs and pads that'll fit an '04 V40? I'd like some front brakes too, but they're still OEM in good condition, so I'll do them at a later date.

Thank you all for reading. Hope to find some good quality suggestions! Have a good day.

m0eeb · Jul 9th, 2018, 18:00

I have a S40 and use Mintex discs and pads and never had a problem with dust or quality of braking and always found them good value for money, I suppose at the end of the day it's personnel choice.

Dirty Diesel · Jul 9th, 2018, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by m0eeb

I suppose at the end of the day it's personnel choice.

I understand where you're coming from. As for me, i just need some advice from people right now. Don't need something super powerful, but that'll stop me when i need to step on the anchors.

Mintex, never heard of that company before. You had good dealings with their discs and pads then i see.

flyingtech55 · Jul 9th, 2018, 22:52

I use Pagid discs and pads which I buy from EuroCarParts. I find them to be entirely satisfactory. Can't really comment about brake dust; it's a car and it gets washed as and when it requires it. Since the banning of asbestos in friction materials, black brake dust is pretty well a fact of life.

HTH

TimR

happy diver · Jul 10th, 2018, 05:09

http://www.akebonobrakes.com/

aldred309uk · Jul 10th, 2018, 11:49

I just use Delphi brakes and get them for a good price at BBC in Blackburn, they don't seem to be overly dusty but I don't really pay attention to that. Funny thing I found was my emergency braking stopping distance increased when I went from Goodyear efficient grip performance tyres to Michelin cross climate on the front axle.

V40T4R · Jul 10th, 2018, 20:16

I'm using Zimmermann brake pads and rotors...good value for money

Jul 9th, 2018, 17:37	#1
Dirty Diesel Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 10:24 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lancashire	2004 V40 1.9D Brake discs & pads Hey guys. I'm coming to you all for a bit of advice. My V40's rear brakes are in need of replacing, or will be shortly. I'm debating whether to get OEM discs and pads or not. Thing is, i want something that's low dust. I have read online about people using EBC low dust rated discs and pads. I want to have something that'll give me the stopping power that OEM brakes will (something better will suffice too), but give me less brake dust, as I don't have a lot of time to keep cleaning the car. The previous owner had the 16" Galatica wheels refurbished from standard silver to Graphite Grey. They don't have any damage, and i wanna keep it that way. I want the best for my car, in every aspect. Hence why I'm wanting some good quality brakes, not just some cheap brakes that won't last or give me the stopping power. So have you guys any recommendations for low dust discs and pads that'll fit an '04 V40? I'd like some front brakes too, but they're still OEM in good condition, so I'll do them at a later date. Thank you all for reading. Hope to find some good quality suggestions! Have a good day.

Jul 9th, 2018, 18:00	#2
m0eeb Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 19:06 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: nr sheffield	2004 V40 1.9D Brake discs & pads I have a S40 and use Mintex discs and pads and never had a problem with dust or quality of braking and always found them good value for money, I suppose at the end of the day it's personnel choice.

Jul 10th, 2018, 05:09	#5
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	http://www.akebonobrakes.com/ __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Jul 10th, 2018, 11:49	#6
aldred309uk Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2021 22:33 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Blackburn	I just use Delphi brakes and get them for a good price at BBC in Blackburn, they don't seem to be overly dusty but I don't really pay attention to that. Funny thing I found was my emergency braking stopping distance increased when I went from Goodyear efficient grip performance tyres to Michelin cross climate on the front axle. __________________ Phase 2 1.9tdi V40

Jul 10th, 2018, 20:16	#7
V40T4R Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2023 19:44 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Porto	I'm using Zimmermann brake pads and rotors...good value for money __________________ Phase 1 MY99 Manual V40 T4

Jul 9th, 2018, 22:52	#4
flyingtech55 Senior Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 12:18 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ayrshire	I use Pagid discs and pads which I buy from EuroCarParts. I find them to be entirely satisfactory. Can't really comment about brake dust; it's a car and it gets washed as and when it requires it. Since the banning of asbestos in friction materials, black brake dust is pretty well a fact of life. HTH TimR

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