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by KaferChris
08 Jul 2012, 23:59
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Big brake brackets... and cost to upgrade to 302mm rotors
Replies: 18
Views: 11407

Re: Big brake brackets...!!!

IVIUSTANG wrote:Last time I checked, OEM brackets are less than $50 each. There are two types, each with a different part number, the only difference I believe are the finishes on them. 8602456 or 8251319 both should work.

- Jesse
by KaferChris
08 Jul 2012, 23:28
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Big brake brackets... and cost to upgrade to 302mm rotors
Replies: 18
Views: 11407

Re: Big brake brackets... and cost to upgrade to 302mm rotor

No they do not, but you can tell from the photos that the brackets I have are entirely different :(

So now that we know Jesse has bad dope, what do we think about trying his other suggestion? :x

Thank you.
by KaferChris
08 Jul 2012, 19:04
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: Hello, new 850 Turbo owner...
Replies: 1
Views: 520

Hello, new 850 Turbo owner...

Hello, name is Chris. I'm 26 and I just recently acquired a `96 Turbo sedan automatic...227K on the clock, dealer maintained car with timing belt at ~210K, even a Volvo battery. I looked all around the Seattle area and initially was looking at cars with ~100K on them but unfortunately all were heavi...
by KaferChris
07 Jul 2012, 22:13
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Big brake brackets... and cost to upgrade to 302mm rotors
Replies: 18
Views: 11407

Re: Big brake brackets... and cost to upgrade to 302mm rotor

I have no problem with clearance to the wheels, I'll be picking up some 17" rims. I already installed new Stoptech pads and 16" braided lines...and have some 302mm ATE rotors as well...I need confirmation about the correct bracket/part #.
by KaferChris
04 Jul 2012, 14:14
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Big brake brackets... and cost to upgrade to 302mm rotors
Replies: 18
Views: 11407

Re: Big brake brackets... and cost to upgrade to 302mm rotor

I just picked up a `96 850 Turbo and was attempting this conversion with the #8251319 Volvo bracket, and the stock Ate caliper...it seems in no way correct - it seems to feature a sliding pin design more like Girling calipers I've rebuilt. I assume I now need the other bracket mentioned afterall? Th...