Volvo C30 2.0 Petrol Brake Disc and Pads replacement

Kinnnga · Nov 26th, 2018, 17:36

Hi everyone!
I'm a new member and desperately need your advice.
I have Volvo C 30 2007 2.0 petrol and I need to replace braking discs and pads and there's so many on the market. Everyone I asked advising something else. Which one you suggest I should buy? Do You know maybe which brand was originally fitted in C30?
Thank You so much for your help

Parisien · Nov 26th, 2018, 17:49

Try your local Volvo dealer first, some offering decent discounts, if still too pricey try Eurocarparts or GSF, pick a brand with a known reputation.

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...ghlight=Brakes

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Kinnnga · Nov 26th, 2018, 18:14

Thank You very much Parisien

I emailed local dealer today and he wasn't very helpful. He only gave me spec numbers and when I checked every part was from different manufacturer..I think he gave me only available options.
I was hoping for more specific advice.
From my recent research I know that everyone has got different opinion but names like TEXTAR,ATE and TRW is the most popular answer.
What do You have in Your rides?

green van man · Nov 27th, 2018, 06:35

Mintex disks all round, mintex pads on front, volvo on back, cars and xc70.

Paul.

dingov70 · Nov 27th, 2018, 06:51

I personally use pagid gear , it's fitted to my V70 , sprinter van . corsa & many customers . No problems encountered , if i am remembering acurately pagid supply braking to porsche for their racing series , along with other prestige marques

Your money spend it as you see fit

DSK · Nov 27th, 2018, 07:52

Pagid's quality dropped a few years back (when Eurocarparts bought them).

Personally, for brake discs, I just get Brembo's and Brembo Max from Eurocarparts/Carpart4Less. Perfect quality and sensible price.

Pads, just get anything reputable as the more modern Volvo's like yours are less fussy than the old ones.

ATE also do good quality kit but, you may need to go to Autodoc.co.uk to get them.

Regards

Kinnnga · Nov 27th, 2018, 17:55

Big Thank You to all who replied

I'm using Pagit brake pads and they're ok but a bit messy on alloys so I probably test something different now.

My first thought was on OEM Volvo set but I'm having trouble to find out what brand was fitted in my C30 ...

I'm going to Poland for Christmas and I have good mechanic there I'll see what he'll advise. I probably fix everything there as is much cheaper

I'm still interested in your advice so please post any if You have some info

Thx again

Nov 26th, 2018, 17:36	#1
Kinnnga New Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2018 17:55 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: London	Volvo C30 2.0 Petrol Brake Disc and Pads replacement Hi everyone! I'm a new member and desperately need your advice. I have Volvo C 30 2007 2.0 petrol and I need to replace braking discs and pads and there's so many on the market. Everyone I asked advising something else. Which one you suggest I should buy? Do You know maybe which brand was originally fitted in C30? Thank You so much for your help

Nov 26th, 2018, 17:49	#2
Parisien Member Last Online: May 19th, 2022 19:03 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: belfast	Try your local Volvo dealer first, some offering decent discounts, if still too pricey try Eurocarparts or GSF, pick a brand with a known reputation. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...ghlight=Brakes P __________________ First time Volvo owner - 2007 V50 2.0L, and now a 2nd Volvo joins the V50, 2012 C30 2.0L, 3rd Volvo just added January 2019, a 2nd V50 2007 for the son! Last edited by Parisien; Nov 26th, 2018 at 18:04.

Nov 27th, 2018, 06:51	#5
dingov70 Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 06:42 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Blackpool	I personally use pagid gear , it's fitted to my V70 , sprinter van . corsa & many customers . No problems encountered , if i am remembering acurately pagid supply braking to porsche for their racing series , along with other prestige marques Your money spend it as you see fit __________________ To stupidity & beyond

Nov 27th, 2018, 07:52	#6
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	Pagid's quality dropped a few years back (when Eurocarparts bought them). Personally, for brake discs, I just get Brembo's and Brembo Max from Eurocarparts/Carpart4Less. Perfect quality and sensible price. Pads, just get anything reputable as the more modern Volvo's like yours are less fussy than the old ones. ATE also do good quality kit but, you may need to go to Autodoc.co.uk to get them. Regards __________________ 2000 C70 T5 GT Coupe 1998 S70R / 1995 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 2007 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI / 2011 Mercedes S350 Bluetec 2007 Suzuki GSXR-1000

Nov 26th, 2018, 18:14	#3
Kinnnga New Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2018 17:55 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: London	Thank You very much Parisien I emailed local dealer today and he wasn't very helpful. He only gave me spec numbers and when I checked every part was from different manufacturer..I think he gave me only available options. I was hoping for more specific advice. From my recent research I know that everyone has got different opinion but names like TEXTAR,ATE and TRW is the most popular answer. What do You have in Your rides?

Nov 27th, 2018, 06:35	#4
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	Mintex disks all round, mintex pads on front, volvo on back, cars and xc70. Paul.

Nov 27th, 2018, 17:55	#7
Kinnnga New Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2018 17:55 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: London	Big Thank You to all who replied I'm using Pagit brake pads and they're ok but a bit messy on alloys so I probably test something different now. My first thought was on OEM Volvo set but I'm having trouble to find out what brand was fitted in my C30 ... I'm going to Poland for Christmas and I have good mechanic there I'll see what he'll advise. I probably fix everything there as is much cheaper I'm still interested in your advice so please post any if You have some info Thx again

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