I will use aftermarket brake rotors unless...

....someone convinces me otherwise!

This is for my '92 240 w/ 122K. Great car.

Volvo parts (not from the dealer) = $105 per rotor.

Rotors that a pro mechanic tells me that in his direct experience are at
least equal and he thinks better, $52 per rotor. He says he would rather
use these than factory, since he warranties his work and has seen factory
ones go bad pretty quick.

Being poor right now the latter is looking especially good! So talk me
out of this if it's really stoopid, please!

Thanks!

-jeff

 

I've had good luck with aftermarket rotors, never even occurred to me to go
to the dealer for something like that.

 

I put aftermarket drilled and slotted rotors and racing brake pads on front
wheels on my -99 S80 2,9. Half the price of original + much more efficient
brakes. Have had them for a year (~35000kms) without problems.

//Johan
Stockholm, Sweden

 

Just use Volvo pads to lessen the chance of brake noise

 

Jeff, check out FCP Groton. They have genuine Volvo rotors for $59.00 ea and
Zimmerman's (very good experience with these rotors) for $30.00. They have
other choices as well. http://fcpgroton.com/volvo240brake.htm


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Don

'67 122 - 1st car
'70 142 - Lemon
'72 145 - Gone But Not Forgotten
'81 242t - Esther's Turbo (Project Car)
'82 245 - POS
'89 740ti - Ilsa, Daily Driver

 

I replaced all my rotors (brake discs) with aftermarket parts. Torqued my
lugnuts (wheel nuts) as per value stamped on bearing caps. They are still going
well. I used Mintex pads and handbrake shoes and they stop the car very quickly
and under full control with no signs of tendency to warp. Mine worked out at £85
($130) for all four rotors. Be careful to get the right items as there are some
differences in fronts in particular.

Cheers, Peter.

: ...someone convinces me otherwise!
:
: This is for my '92 240 w/ 122K. Great car.
:
: Volvo parts (not from the dealer) = $105 per rotor.
:
: Rotors that a pro mechanic tells me that in his direct experience are at
: least equal and he thinks better, $52 per rotor. He says he would rather
: use these than factory, since he warranties his work and has seen factory
: ones go bad pretty quick.
:
: Being poor right now the latter is looking especially good! So talk me
: out of this if it's really stoopid, please!
:
: Thanks!
:
: -jeff