Brakes: - Front Disks and Pads

48valves · Apr 18th, 2018, 13:45

Hi All,

My front discs and pads need replacing.

Firstly is there a way of knowing without measuring them what size disks I need? I have a 57 plate 185 D5

Secondly, where is the best place to get them from? I would like to fit them over the weekend.

Thanks

colinbos · Apr 18th, 2018, 15:36

I always suggest Volvo for parts.

Ive currently got APEC on mine, with no issue, but they are less than 1000 miles in (I was away on a trip when I needed them doing asap)

Ring FRF Volvo and quote C3 for discount.

SwissXC90 · Apr 18th, 2018, 17:20

I've had original Volvo discs and pads fitted 16 months ago in the front, and 2 months ago in the rear.

Absolutely no problems whatsoever.

Volvo did the job for me.

Tannaton · Apr 18th, 2018, 17:37

All UK spec XC90's have the same size of brake discs (336mm).

The XC90 is a very heavy car and consequently is hard on brake components. Every month or so we get new people on the forum posting about their cars regularly warping discs and getting brake judder. Nearly always the root cause is lower quality "OE spec " "Genuine OE Manufacturer" pattern parts.

There is no better quality brake parts than genuine Volvo and if you use the dealers that also sell on the internet - they are not too expensive. Fit the Volvo parts or risk doing it twice.... when you do the job you should also strip and clean the calipers and apply rubber brake grease to the slide pins.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-V...qe8BkfxMc4-FZQ

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-XC9...UAAMXQHxVRhOfJ

Oldbrook · Apr 18th, 2018, 18:03

Got mine off Ebay, Volvopartstrade, next day delivery, all spot on. Dave

48valves · Apr 18th, 2018, 22:44

Thanks all.

Will be fitting genuine parts. I wouldn't trust the cheap ebay sets. Its just not worth it given how relatively cheap the genuine ones are.

Oldbrook · Apr 19th, 2018, 07:27

Easy job the fronts are mate. Dave

TruckbusUK · Apr 19th, 2018, 08:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by 48valves

Thanks all.

Will be fitting genuine parts. I wouldn't trust the cheap ebay sets. Its just not worth it given how relatively cheap the genuine ones are.

Lots of the Volvo dealership network sell on eBay, dont discount them too quickly, just do your research, and dont forget FRF in Swansea and the forums discount they offer.

48valves · Apr 19th, 2018, 08:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by TruckbusUK

Lots of the Volvo dealership network sell on eBay, dont discount them too quickly, just do your research, and dont forget FRF in Swansea and the forums discount they offer.

I was referring to the £80 sets that are on ebay not the genuine sets on there.

aland · Apr 19th, 2018, 09:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tannaton

There is no better quality brake parts than genuine Volvo and if you use the dealers that also sell on the internet - they are not too expensive. Fit the Volvo parts or risk doing it twice.... when you do the job you should also strip and clean the calipers and apply rubber brake grease to the slide pins.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-V...qe8BkfxMc4-FZQ

I've bought lots from caffyns-volvo over the years. Good service and pricing for genuine parts.

Apr 18th, 2018, 13:45	#1
48valves New Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2019 14:24 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Ely	Front Disks and Pads Hi All, My front discs and pads need replacing. Firstly is there a way of knowing without measuring them what size disks I need? I have a 57 plate 185 D5 Secondly, where is the best place to get them from? I would like to fit them over the weekend. Thanks

Apr 18th, 2018, 17:20	#3
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	I've had original Volvo discs and pads fitted 16 months ago in the front, and 2 months ago in the rear. Absolutely no problems whatsoever. Volvo did the job for me. __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Apr 18th, 2018, 17:37	#4
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 16:24 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	All UK spec XC90's have the same size of brake discs (336mm). The XC90 is a very heavy car and consequently is hard on brake components. Every month or so we get new people on the forum posting about their cars regularly warping discs and getting brake judder. Nearly always the root cause is lower quality "OE spec " "Genuine OE Manufacturer" pattern parts. There is no better quality brake parts than genuine Volvo and if you use the dealers that also sell on the internet - they are not too expensive. Fit the Volvo parts or risk doing it twice.... when you do the job you should also strip and clean the calipers and apply rubber brake grease to the slide pins. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-V...qe8BkfxMc4-FZQ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-XC9...UAAMXQHxVRhOfJ __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Apr 18th, 2018, 15:36	#2
colinbos 2008 XC90 D5 SE Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 20:27 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Formby	I always suggest Volvo for parts. Ive currently got APEC on mine, with no issue, but they are less than 1000 miles in (I was away on a trip when I needed them doing asap) Ring FRF Volvo and quote C3 for discount.

Apr 18th, 2018, 18:03	#5
Oldbrook VOC Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2020 11:52 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Peterborough	Got mine off Ebay, Volvopartstrade, next day delivery, all spot on. Dave

Apr 18th, 2018, 22:44	#6
48valves New Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2019 14:24 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Ely	Thanks all. Will be fitting genuine parts. I wouldn't trust the cheap ebay sets. Its just not worth it given how relatively cheap the genuine ones are.

Apr 19th, 2018, 07:27	#7
Oldbrook VOC Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2020 11:52 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Peterborough	Easy job the fronts are mate. Dave

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