Brakes - looking for cheap genuine parts

Golfather · Jan 1st, 2011, 21:50

Hi, I need brakes all round so where is the cheapest place for genuine brakes (and parts generally)?

Thanks

400-ascona · Jan 1st, 2011, 21:54

I went to the Stealership. You should be able to get good discount if you ask. I paid a little over £300 for discs and pads all round, and parking brake shoes. Aftermarket stuff wasn't far off that price.

Just be sure to push for good discount.

Golfather · Jan 1st, 2011, 22:33

I intend to change the discs, pads and rear shoes -will I need to source anything else as a precaution i.e. securing bolts, etc?

I'd rather have everything to hand than start the work and discover I need other bits the dealer doesn't stock!

Cheers

pookie · Jan 2nd, 2011, 00:35

Rufe , on this forum, is a genuine volvo parts man. His prices are also extremely competitive.

Pookie

400-ascona · Jan 2nd, 2011, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golfather

I intend to change the discs, pads and rear shoes -will I need to source anything else as a precaution i.e. securing bolts, etc?

I'd rather have everything to hand than start the work and discover I need other bits the dealer doesn't stock!

Cheers

I would also replace the springs on the park brake shoes. Other than that you shouldn't need anything else apart from some copper grease.
I would stick with original Volvo parts on the brakes. The weight of the car and the fact its bought for safety means the small saving of non OE parts wasn't worth it.

Golfather · Jan 2nd, 2011, 13:41

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Originally Posted by 400-ascona

I would stick with original Volvo parts on the brakes. The weight of the car and the fact its bought for safety means the small saving of non OE parts wasn't worth it.

Couldn't agree more...

JimG · Jan 3rd, 2011, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golfather

Hi, I need brakes all round so where is the cheapest place for genuine brakes (and parts generally)?

Thanks

http://www.frfvolvo.co.uk/volvo-parts.asp

Golfather · Jan 3rd, 2011, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimG

http://www.frfvolvo.co.uk/volvo-parts.asp

Cheers, I'll give them a call tomorrow if i've not heard back from my email enquiry.

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Golfather Junior Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2013 16:10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northants	I intend to change the discs, pads and rear shoes -will I need to source anything else as a precaution i.e. securing bolts, etc? I'd rather have everything to hand than start the work and discover I need other bits the dealer doesn't stock! Cheers

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