S40: - New Brake Discs

MartinPorter · Jun 13th, 2018, 12:47

Hi everyone..

I'm looking for some new front Brake Discs the ones I have now have only
lasted me about 18mths (so it seems you get what you pay for!)

So which ones should I go for and what sort of price? I was thinking something like the Brembo Brake Disc (make her look even more sporting!

)

she's a 04 s40 1.9D Sport..

thanks chaps..
Martin....

clarkey1984 · Jun 13th, 2018, 17:59

I put blueprint discs on my old orange V40 and theyd been on there 3 years when I sold the car, still plenty of life in them too

MartinPorter · Jun 13th, 2018, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarkey1984

I put blueprint discs on my old orange V40 and theyd been on there 3 years when I sold the car, still plenty of life in them too

thanks - I'll have a look at them..

flyingtech55 · Jun 14th, 2018, 16:23

I use Pagid discs and pads from ECP and am quite happy with them.

HTH

Tim

loely · Jun 15th, 2018, 19:08

I always use Brembo or MEYLE.The last one exeeds the spec from oem disks and pads.You find them on internet and they deliver from Londen (https://www.meyle.com/en/locations/great-britain/).You find them nalso on EBAY.
Worth looking.

martin93 · Jun 16th, 2018, 11:35

I second the Pagid discs and pads as a personal choice (don't change the discs and not the pads). However, Blueprint, BREMBO and Meyle are also an excellent choice. Everyone used to rave about Mintex, but in personal experience on an MG TF they seem to have gone downhill over the years.

Of course, the ultimates are genuine Volvo. Looking back at the service history on mine, a set of genuine Volvo front discs and pads were fitted at 116K miles (by a Volvo dealer) just before I bought the car. I'm now on 153K and I'm just getting to the stage where pads could do with changing, but the discs will last another set of pads because there is virtually no lip on them.

baldmosher · Jun 19th, 2018, 13:40

For the cost of discounted parts from FRF, I always fit genuine.

pierremcalpine · Jun 19th, 2018, 20:26

I've had really good luck with Brembo discs and Akebono pads. You sacrifice ever so slightly on grip vs. OEM but so much less brake dust. I just got tired of cleaning my wheels only to have them black as could be 2 weeks later.

Jun 13th, 2018, 12:47	#1
MartinPorter Member Last Online: Jul 23rd, 2020 21:11 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kirkham - Lancs	New Brake Discs Hi everyone.. I'm looking for some new front Brake Discs the ones I have now have only lasted me about 18mths (so it seems you get what you pay for!) So which ones should I go for and what sort of price? I was thinking something like the Brembo Brake Disc (make her look even more sporting! ) she's a 04 s40 1.9D Sport.. thanks chaps.. Martin.... __________________ And remember a Volvo is for Life not just for driving

Jun 13th, 2018, 17:59	#2
clarkey1984 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2022 09:41 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Beccles	I put blueprint discs on my old orange V40 and theyd been on there 3 years when I sold the car, still plenty of life in them too __________________ 02 V40 T4 S, "Sargent silver" she's back!

Jun 16th, 2018, 11:35	#6
martin93 Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2019 19:17 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Dorset	I second the Pagid discs and pads as a personal choice (don't change the discs and not the pads). However, Blueprint, BREMBO and Meyle are also an excellent choice. Everyone used to rave about Mintex, but in personal experience on an MG TF they seem to have gone downhill over the years. Of course, the ultimates are genuine Volvo. Looking back at the service history on mine, a set of genuine Volvo front discs and pads were fitted at 116K miles (by a Volvo dealer) just before I bought the car. I'm now on 153K and I'm just getting to the stage where pads could do with changing, but the discs will last another set of pads because there is virtually no lip on them. __________________ Current: 2003 VW Passat 1.9TDI, 1979 Saab 99 turbo, 1968 MGB GT, Last edited by martin93; Jun 16th, 2018 at 11:40.

Jun 19th, 2018, 13:40	#7
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	For the cost of discounted parts from FRF, I always fit genuine. __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

Jun 19th, 2018, 20:26	#8
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	I've had really good luck with Brembo discs and Akebono pads. You sacrifice ever so slightly on grip vs. OEM but so much less brake dust. I just got tired of cleaning my wheels only to have them black as could be 2 weeks later. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Jun 14th, 2018, 16:23	#4
flyingtech55 Senior Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 12:18 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ayrshire	I use Pagid discs and pads from ECP and am quite happy with them. HTH Tim

Jun 15th, 2018, 19:08	#5
loely Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2018 12:57 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: heers	I always use Brembo or MEYLE.The last one exeeds the spec from oem disks and pads.You find them on internet and they deliver from Londen (https://www.meyle.com/en/locations/great-britain/).You find them nalso on EBAY. Worth looking.

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