Brake disc & pads

The Mad Taff · Jan 15th, 2007, 22:48

I'm looking to fit replacement discs and pads to my phase 1 '98 1.8 S40, hopefully to give it a little sharper braking (not looking for F1 type brake performance, just to lose the spongynes etc).

Can anyone recommend makes etc of which pads & discs to fit, also considering fitting braided brake lines, so if anyone has advice on those it'd be great too.

The Mad Taff · Jan 16th, 2007, 22:40

Anyone have any opinions on this subject?

Jan 17th, 2007, 00:58

Fit bendix pads not sure where you are but I have fitted them for years and highly recommend them.

CJL · Jan 17th, 2007, 14:24

I've used Mintex "C-Tech" pads on Volvo discs. They did offer slightly better braking during hard use, but the improvement was marginal...guess that's all you can expect from a pad upgrade only. Ferodo DS2500s seem to be a more popular choice however on 850s/V70s.

Without stating the bleeding obvious (sorry) try replacing the fluid. I use Castrol Super DOT4 (I think), and am happy with the response and feel.

Big T · Jan 17th, 2007, 19:16

I fitted Black diamond grooved discs with EBC green stuff pads, worked very well at the Ring this year, they do tend to vibtrate if you don't get them hot enough though!!!

Jan 15th, 2007, 22:48	#1
The Mad Taff VOC Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2015 09:48 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bishops Waltham	Brake disc & pads I'm looking to fit replacement discs and pads to my phase 1 '98 1.8 S40, hopefully to give it a little sharper braking (not looking for F1 type brake performance, just to lose the spongynes etc). Can anyone recommend makes etc of which pads & discs to fit, also considering fitting braided brake lines, so if anyone has advice on those it'd be great too.

Jan 16th, 2007, 22:40	#2
The Mad Taff VOC Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2015 09:48 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bishops Waltham	Anyone have any opinions on this subject?

Jan 17th, 2007, 00:58	#3
punchy Guest Location:	Fit bendix pads not sure where you are but I have fitted them for years and highly recommend them.

Jan 17th, 2007, 14:24	#4
CJL Master Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 18:46 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London	I've used Mintex "C-Tech" pads on Volvo discs. They did offer slightly better braking during hard use, but the improvement was marginal...guess that's all you can expect from a pad upgrade only. Ferodo DS2500s seem to be a more popular choice however on 850s/V70s. Without stating the bleeding obvious (sorry) try replacing the fluid. I use Castrol Super DOT4 (I think), and am happy with the response and feel.

Jan 17th, 2007, 19:16	#5
Big T Jimmy's Mate! Last Online: Oct 16th, 2010 20:49 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dunstable View Photos By: Big T	I fitted Black diamond grooved discs with EBC green stuff pads, worked very well at the Ring this year, they do tend to vibtrate if you don't get them hot enough though!!!

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