Should I use OEM or aftermarket brake pads

wjbender · Post by **wjbender** » 04 Oct 2010, 17:18

I have about 28000 miles on my 2007 XC70 and it will need front pads soon (4k miles or so). I have always used OEM brake pads, but I am wondering if there is something better/cheaper that this group recommends? I do a combination of around town and highway driving and put about 15k miles per year on my car. I do not want any squealing or excessive rotor wear, and whatever I use must work well with the anti-lock and anti skid systems.

Thanks, Bill Bender

Post by **JRL** » 04 Oct 2010, 17:55

Ake Bono pads seem to work well with Volvos but you're fairly well guaranteed that Volvo pads will not squeal or groan after a few miles

Post by **priapism** » 04 Oct 2010, 18:06

+1 on the Akebonos, just put on a set and they stop phenomenally. Volvo brakes FTW!

jjaV70T · Post by **jjaV70T** » 05 Oct 2010, 23:09

EBC GREEN..
I like these on my 2003 V-70T, came with Volvopads. Like these better, Front/new rotors and now rear, no rotors(thin).
I am sure I have had to Brake hard I recall last week, serve and brake..seems to work for me.
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive/gre ... 2000.shtml

2003/V-70,2.4T, /98K

Post by **priapism** » 06 Oct 2010, 18:00

EBC makes some good pads, but they're hard on rotors.