Brake disc recommendations

raleigh753 · Sep 2nd, 2022, 12:16

Had my 2013 , 215bhp XC70 in to the garage for a service yesterday and they recommended it needs new front discs and pads (there is a fair lip on the disc) . I have looked on Eurocar parts and see there are several brands , what do member's recommend , or stick with genuine discs - earing in mind the cars getting on a bit and is 100k mileage now ? I know it's safety but do I really need to pay dealer prices ?? I can fit them myself so its just the cost of the parts

ShadeTek · Sep 2nd, 2022, 12:30

Go with Brembo.

griston64 · Sep 2nd, 2022, 12:33

Check out Volvo Parts Trade on Ebay ( used to be Mill now Stoneacre ) as they are quite good for genuine.

Also worth emailing FRF as VOC members get a good discount if you quote code
C3

raleigh753 · Sep 2nd, 2022, 12:59

Brilliant , I've gone for the Brembo from ECP , collecting them later on so will be busy this weekend if the weather holds 😉 thanks for the advive .

Tannaton · Sep 2nd, 2022, 13:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by griston64

Check out Volvo Parts Trade on Ebay ( used to be Mill now Stoneacre ) as they are quite good for genuine.

Also worth emailing FRF as VOC members get a good discount if you quote code
C3

^^^ That.

Volvo still make their own discs for the larger XC models, you can always tell a car where genuine Volvo discs and pads are fitted as the brake pedal feel is much better and more sensitive, and the discs wear with a mirror like finish, not rough like the pads are covered in coarse sandpaper.

apersson850 · Sep 5th, 2022, 10:01

The cost of good discs is small compared to fuel costs today. I bought mine from Volvo, but fitted them myself.

Ian21401 · Sep 5th, 2022, 15:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by apersson850

The cost of good discs is small compared to fuel costs today. I bought mine from Volvo, but fitted them myself.

I did the same.

FIBAMAN · Sep 10th, 2022, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by griston64

Check out Volvo Parts Trade on Ebay ( used to be Mill now Stoneacre ) as they are quite good for genuine.

Also worth emailing FRF as VOC members get a good discount if you quote code
C3

I have bought genuine Volvo pads and discs this way at very competitive prices and it turned out to be Mill Volvo Newcastle.

Sep 2nd, 2022, 12:16	#1
raleigh753 Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2022 07:05 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Leicester	Brake disc recommendations Had my 2013 , 215bhp XC70 in to the garage for a service yesterday and they recommended it needs new front discs and pads (there is a fair lip on the disc) . I have looked on Eurocar parts and see there are several brands , what do member's recommend , or stick with genuine discs - earing in mind the cars getting on a bit and is 100k mileage now ? I know it's safety but do I really need to pay dealer prices ?? I can fit them myself so its just the cost of the parts

Sep 2nd, 2022, 12:30	#2
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 19:38 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	Go with Brembo. __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 93000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301/Topdon Top Scan

Sep 2nd, 2022, 12:33	#3
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 14:28 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	Check out Volvo Parts Trade on Ebay ( used to be Mill now Stoneacre ) as they are quite good for genuine. Also worth emailing FRF as VOC members get a good discount if you quote code C3 __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

Sep 2nd, 2022, 12:59	#4
raleigh753 Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2022 07:05 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Leicester	Brilliant , I've gone for the Brembo from ECP , collecting them later on so will be busy this weekend if the weather holds 😉 thanks for the advive .

Sep 5th, 2022, 10:01	#6
apersson850 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:07 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Traryd View Photos By: apersson850	The cost of good discs is small compared to fuel costs today. I bought mine from Volvo, but fitted them myself.

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