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.
Which Front Pads?
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Which Front Pads?
Tonee: '93 Two Tone. High mileage but nice 'n' tidy.
Sheba: '91 ES Paris Special. Love that leather, baby. Scrapped and used as a spares car.
Sheba: '91 ES Paris Special. Love that leather, baby. Scrapped and used as a spares car.
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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 £35.You can get em from Proven Products.
Steve.
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 £35.You can get em from Proven Products.
Steve.
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Check the exhaust thread - your answer is there
1996 Saab 9000 CSE 2litre EcoTurbo
Previously...
Peugeot 406 executive TD - The devil!
1991 Red Turbo - Great condition and surprisingly un-rusty!
1989 Light Blue metallic Turbo - Sold!
1993 Steel grey S - Bought for parts
1990 Red ES - Now resting in car heaven!
1989 Black ES - Great runner
1989 Black ES - Spares Car. I murdered it!
Previously...
Peugeot 406 executive TD - The devil!
1991 Red Turbo - Great condition and surprisingly un-rusty!
1989 Light Blue metallic Turbo - Sold!
1993 Steel grey S - Bought for parts
1990 Red ES - Now resting in car heaven!
1989 Black ES - Great runner
1989 Black ES - Spares Car. I murdered it!
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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.allthingsvolvo wrote:It is supply me your full chassis details & i will give you the part no's
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Cheers
Rich
Tonee: '93 Two Tone. High mileage but nice 'n' tidy.
Sheba: '91 ES Paris Special. Love that leather, baby. Scrapped and used as a spares car.
Sheba: '91 ES Paris Special. Love that leather, baby. Scrapped and used as a spares car.