Upgraded brakes question

Mar 8th, 2005, 16:40

Hi Guys ,
Looking for some help with this one please, i am looking at upgrading the calipers and discs on my S60T5 front wheel drive to 4 pot calipers and discs from a S60R all wheel drive,anyone know if these new brakes would fit my own car,or where i could find out.

Thanks in advance

Jason

Al115 · Mar 8th, 2005, 19:51

Does anyone have access to Vadis to compare the S60 R (AWD) and T5 (FWD) spindles to help answer Jason's question?

Alastair

Mar 9th, 2005, 16:20

Hi Jason,

Your car has big discs, so the best value brake upgrade is to simply change the pads for the Ferodo Performance or Ferodo DS2500. This gives you AP stopping power for a fraction of the price.

Adam.

Mar 9th, 2005, 17:41

Thanks Adam,
Hope you are well,I had those parts on the 850 and I have to say they are super pads ,but in comparisn to 4 pots under hard braking i could not imagine they would be as good.

cheers

Jason

Mar 9th, 2005, 17:52

I'm doing ok, so I am!!

Hamish uses Ferodo DS3000 on the race car, and they're more than up to it, but that's a proper race pad. The DS2500 will be fine for you on your discs, but it's probably worth speaking to Hamish for more info.

Adam.

Mar 10th, 2005, 18:29

Cheers Adam,

Jason

bobcat · Mar 12th, 2005, 14:48

off topic sort off!

the new evo fq-400 (405bhp) comes with ferodo ds2500 all round as std! so that says alot about how good they are.

Simon Linton · Mar 12th, 2005, 19:27

These pads are not the quietest around so be prepared for sharp glances every time you apply them from cold - they get quieter when they're hot.

Ross9 · Mar 12th, 2005, 19:40

It's the case with most high performance pads, they get noisy if theyre not regularly used in anger and when they are cold.

As with most things, the more upgrading you do the more comfort and practicality is lost.

Ross

Mar 12th, 2005, 20:01

They may squeal a little at low speeds and when cold, but the best thing about them is that they work when either cold or hot, ie you don't need to heat them up first to get superb braking - they provide superb braking all the time.

To be honest, I think you would need to drive ridiculously hard to get brake fade with the DS2500 pads on the large discs. I never once managed to get fade with the 850R when using these pads, and that was with the 280 mm discs.

Adam.

Mar 8th, 2005, 16:40	#1
jason Guest Location:	Upgraded brakes question Hi Guys , Looking for some help with this one please, i am looking at upgrading the calipers and discs on my S60T5 front wheel drive to 4 pot calipers and discs from a S60R all wheel drive,anyone know if these new brakes would fit my own car,or where i could find out. Thanks in advance Jason

Mar 8th, 2005, 19:51	#2
Al115 Premier Member Last Online: May 24th, 2022 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wheathampstead	S60 brakes on Vadis? Does anyone have access to Vadis to compare the S60 R (AWD) and T5 (FWD) spindles to help answer Jason's question? Alastair

Mar 9th, 2005, 16:20	#3
volvotuning Guest Location:	RE: S60 brakes on Vadis? Hi Jason, Your car has big discs, so the best value brake upgrade is to simply change the pads for the Ferodo Performance or Ferodo DS2500. This gives you AP stopping power for a fraction of the price. Adam.

Mar 9th, 2005, 17:41	#4
jason Guest Location:	RE: S60 brakes on Vadis? Thanks Adam, Hope you are well,I had those parts on the 850 and I have to say they are super pads ,but in comparisn to 4 pots under hard braking i could not imagine they would be as good. cheers Jason

Mar 9th, 2005, 17:52	#5
volvotuning Guest Location:	RE: S60 brakes on Vadis? I'm doing ok, so I am!! Hamish uses Ferodo DS3000 on the race car, and they're more than up to it, but that's a proper race pad. The DS2500 will be fine for you on your discs, but it's probably worth speaking to Hamish for more info. Adam.

Mar 10th, 2005, 18:29	#6
jason Guest Location:	RE: S60 brakes on Vadis? Cheers Adam, Jason

Mar 12th, 2005, 14:48	#7
bobcat Premier Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:37 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location:	RE: S60 brakes on Vadis? off topic sort off! the new evo fq-400 (405bhp) comes with ferodo ds2500 all round as std! so that says alot about how good they are. __________________ Volvo 850R Auto,173K,Bobcat\SW Autos Ecu,18T,Reverse IC,13 Row Engine Oil Cooler,39 Row ATF Cooler,20psi VDO Boost Gauge,6000k HID's (low), Osram 50% Silverstars (High),ITG Filter,OEM Strutbrace,Aerial Down Switch,302mm Front Discs,Ferodo DS2500 Front/Rear,Goodridge SS Hoses,Koni Adjustable Dampers,Eibach Pro Kit, Powerflex Control Arm Bushes, Clear Side Repeaters. http://www.swautos.co.uk SW Auto's Ebay Shop http://www.volvo-tech.co.uk

Mar 12th, 2005, 19:27	#8
Simon Linton 850/70 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leicester	DS2500 pads will squeal... These pads are not the quietest around so be prepared for sharp glances every time you apply them from cold - they get quieter when they're hot.

Mar 12th, 2005, 19:40	#9
Ross9 Master Member Last Online: May 27th, 2022 22:00 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lanark	RE: DS2500 pads will squeal... It's the case with most high performance pads, they get noisy if theyre not regularly used in anger and when they are cold. As with most things, the more upgrading you do the more comfort and practicality is lost. Ross __________________ Astra SRi, wifes S60 T4, and her old S40 T4 though its sat engineless for 7 years since I last updated this project link..better updates soon http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=47573

Mar 12th, 2005, 20:01	#10
volvotuning Guest Location:	RE: DS2500 pads will squeal... They may squeal a little at low speeds and when cold, but the best thing about them is that they work when either cold or hot, ie you don't need to heat them up first to get superb braking - they provide superb braking all the time. To be honest, I think you would need to drive ridiculously hard to get brake fade with the DS2500 pads on the large discs. I never once managed to get fade with the 850R when using these pads, and that was with the 280 mm discs. Adam.

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