Big brake brackets... and cost to upgrade to 302mm rotors

Post by **jblackburn** » 07 Jul 2012, 20:50

As said above, big brake kit will NOT fit 850 wheels.

KaferChris · Post by **KaferChris** » 07 Jul 2012, 22:13

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 #.

Post by **matthew1** » 08 Jul 2012, 23:11

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Do yours say "Ate 485"? Attached above are the ones I got used -- not yet installed -- so I can't say 100% that they are correct 302mm front brake caliper brackets.

KaferChris · Post by **KaferChris** » 08 Jul 2012, 23:28

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?

Thank you.

Post by **matthew1** » 08 Jul 2012, 23:37

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

Longer brake lines?

KaferChris · Post by **KaferChris** » 08 Jul 2012, 23:59

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

Post by **matthew1** » 09 Jul 2012, 14:43

Chris, I don't know. Can't speak for Jesse.

But FCP clearly lists #8602456 -- http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-c ... rs-8602456 -- "Volvo Caliper Bracket (302mm Rotors) Genuine Volvo 8602456"

The other part # is less certain -- http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/97 ... -brackets/ -- there's a thread where someone asks about it.

Post by **famfeld** » 07 May 2016, 06:02

I remember a link where someone shaved a bit off of the calipers to get clearance for stock rims after doing this upgrade. Can anyone please direct me to that post/write-up? Thanks,

-Feld

Post by **rguzz** » 07 May 2016, 07:16

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... =1&t=49165
See below "similar topics". Seems pretty controversial overall opinion appears to be don't do it.