Volvo brakes

vman99 · Jul 9th, 2020, 14:17

Good Afternoon All

Most manufacturers do not make there own brakes. Assuming this applies to Volvo does anybody know who makes the brakes for my car

Cheers, Pete.

Philip Fisher · Jul 9th, 2020, 16:17

I used to work for a company which made mince pies for all the major supermarkets.

We had MandS, JS, Tesco, Morrisons etc.. all going down the same production line one after another. All made by the same teams using the same machinery. However every retailer had a different recipe and different quality of ingredients.

I take the same view on OEM parts. They might be the Original Equipment Supplier, but who knows if they use the same materials and same spec.......

I would stick with the pads in the blue box.....

nu11eaf · Jul 9th, 2020, 18:18

Unless the blue box is a Britpart box then avoid it at all costs. Those in Landrover circles refer to them as Sh#tpart.

BilboBagginss · Jul 9th, 2020, 20:59

I understand that ATE are one of the suppliers to Volvo.

vman99 · Jul 13th, 2020, 16:33

Thank you for your replies, I will examine them closely when I come to change the brake pads and see if they are stamped with a makers name.

Cheers, Pete.

Jul 9th, 2020, 14:17	#1
vman99 Estateman Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 20:39 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Wakefield	Volvo brakes Good Afternoon All Most manufacturers do not make there own brakes. Assuming this applies to Volvo does anybody know who makes the brakes for my car Cheers, Pete. __________________ Pete 2019 V60 D4 Manual. Fusion Red.

Jul 9th, 2020, 16:17	#2
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:10 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	I used to work for a company which made mince pies for all the major supermarkets. We had MandS, JS, Tesco, Morrisons etc.. all going down the same production line one after another. All made by the same teams using the same machinery. However every retailer had a different recipe and different quality of ingredients. I take the same view on OEM parts. They might be the Original Equipment Supplier, but who knows if they use the same materials and same spec....... I would stick with the pads in the blue box..... __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Jul 9th, 2020, 18:18	#3
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:54 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Unless the blue box is a Britpart box then avoid it at all costs. Those in Landrover circles refer to them as Sh#tpart. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Jul 9th, 2020, 20:59	#4
BilboBagginss Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 18:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My World	I understand that ATE are one of the suppliers to Volvo. __________________ Running both a V70 T5 (2006) and XC90 D5 (2011) I have VIDA available if anybody is nearby! Proud Biker - VfrVTEC800

Jul 13th, 2020, 16:33	#5
vman99 Estateman Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 20:39 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Wakefield	Volvo Brake Pads Thank you for your replies, I will examine them closely when I come to change the brake pads and see if they are stamped with a makers name. Cheers, Pete. __________________ Pete 2019 V60 D4 Manual. Fusion Red.

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