Which Front Pads?

Macaroon · Post by **Macaroon** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 1:24 pm

Got an advisory for new front pads when I failed my MOT recently - so, assuming I get the exhaust fixed and the handbrake working properly I will need to replace them soon.

But which pads do I choose?

Everywhere I look I see different options, different pads for different years or various pads for the same year and I'm confused. GSF seem to offer just one kind. Is there a way to tell without removing the pads?

I have a late '91 480 ES 1.7i Paris Special Edition with solid disks and a B18EP engine + catalyser / Lamda Sond. Already having problems finding the right exhaust for the year / engine / cat combination and this Volvo non-standardisation is driving me mad.

Here is an example of the confusion. BuyPartsBuy list loads for the 1.7 turbo but none for the 1.7i. Does the Turbo use different pads to the injection and the 2.0l models? Does it depend on the make of the calipers and if so how do I know which make I have?

Here is a table of volvo pads and shoes for reference (apologies for the size):

Any advice appreciated.

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:29 pm

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecommerce/S ... esults.asp

There ya go geez,either of the first two lines.Textar are std Volvo pads abd are really long lasting.

Ive just bought some EBC Black Stuff Kevlar ones.Theyre miles better and come out at Â£35.You can get em from Proven Products.

Steve.

Macaroon · Post by **Macaroon** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:24 am

Cheers steve. Doing it by chassis number sure makes life simpler.

Now if only it were that simple to work out which exhaust I need...

guitarcarfanatic · Post by **guitarcarfanatic** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:08 pm

Check the exhaust thread - your answer is there

allthingsvolvo · Post by **allthingsvolvo** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:14 pm

Macaroon wrote:Cheers steve. Doing it by chassis number sure makes life simpler.

Now if only it were that simple to work out which exhaust I need...

It is supply me your full chassis details & i will give you the part no's
/ pictures

Macaroon · Post by **Macaroon** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 1:30 am

allthingsvolvo wrote:It is supply me your full chassis details & i will give you the part no's
/ pictures

Thanks - but Sheba (the 1.7 Paris) has now been declared SORN and will not be getting any new parts! Might take you up on that another time, tho.

Cheers

Rich

hjkort · Post by **hjkort** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 10:08 am