Volvo vs 3rd party brake pads for 1999 V70 in UK

I am about to replace the front and rear brake pads on my 1999 V70 2.5D -
after nearly 4 years and 37,000 miles.

The total price of a front and rear axle set of genuine Volvo pads is about
£120 (including VAT) - whereas Halfords can supply the equivalent items
(albeit 3rd parts rather than genuine Volvo) for about £33 - i.e. a little
over a quarter of the Volvo price.

Does anyone have any direct experience of either of these types of pads? It
seems to me that, unless the Halfords pads are absolute crap - which is
unlikely since Halfords have a reasonable reputation to maintain - they have
got to be better value. I must admit that the Volvo pads have lasted better
than those on any other car I have driven (although the other cars have been
company cars, whereas I *own* this one - so that may be explained by a
slightly different driving style!). So, as long as the Halfords pads last
for over a year and over 10,000 miles, and as long as they perform as well
when it comes to stopping the car - they've got to be better. [If I was was
paying someone to fit them, then the additional cost of labour would come
into the equation - but, in my case, labour is free].

I would be grateful for any constructive comments.

TIA,
Roger

 

halfords use mintex pads so you should be alright
Graham

 

There seem to be a lot of comments about that non-OEM pads have a
tendency to squeal....not very good for your image...

 

Hi, i'm very happy with my Zimmermann brake rotors and TMD Friction/Mintex
pads in an 850 GLT 93.

I cost a fraction of original.

Good luck

 

Replaced my pads with anti dust pads. Check them out at
www.eurosporttuning.com.

Karim.

 

Many thanks to all who replied. I have now fitted the Halfords pads, and
they seem ok - no squealing etc.

Time will tell how long they last!

Roger