1998 S70 replacement front rotors/pads help

[BEJinFbk]

I would consider giving these folks a call,
( Yes, an actual phone call ), and see what
options they have for you. The have a lot
of complete kits for basic service items
for your Volvo and a warranty program
that’s unmatched. Check’em out.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/

[FLXC90]

Welcome to MVS Cora. You will find open and realistic discussion and instruction here, suitable to all levels of knowledge and experience. Welcome also to P80 Chassis Volvos. They are solidly engineered, fairly simply thought out, and 1998 was the capstone year for the DIY mechanic. (In 99 they started computer take-over) You Tube videos by Robert DIY cover all aspects of these cars, and he has a tremendous history on this site. Our moderators and Administrators do a superlative job at organizing and managing the info here. Also, search the site, and try using the repair database, and its' keyword searches.
Even though IPD is physically closer, FCP has the lifetime warranty on parts! IPD and EEuroParts are both solid parts providers for us as well.

The best thing you will find here though is honest, accepting, and friendly people interested in our cars, and helping each other.

[dnd2526]

...that is rarely done any more,they just get replaced.

Learned this the expensive way a long time ago. By the time the pads are worn out, the rotors are usually close to the minimum thickness. If they're warped even slightly, they will likely warp very soon after they're turned. Just put on new steel and skip the hassle!

One thing I will add to the chain of very helpful info is that, personally, I have had good success with my approach to saving as much on the rotors as I can with the reasoning that there should be relatively little difference between OE quality rotors, while spending a little more on quality pads. Now this doesn't necessarily mean I buy the cheapest rotors I can find. I might spend a fraction more to buy a trusted brand if available. Which brand depends on the car and what's available. You already have a few options to consider within this thread.

Welcome and have fun working on your car!

[misha]

...By the time the pads are worn out, the rotors are usually close to the minimum thickness.

Not really.

General rule for brake rotors lifespan is that you can use two sets of brake pads on one set of rotors and that is with one re-surfacing job.

After two sets of brake pads and one time re-surfacing...rotors are close or at min.thickness.

[dnd2526]

...By the time the pads are worn out, the rotors are usually close to the minimum thickness.

Not really.

General rule for brake rotors lifespan is that you can use two sets of brake pads on one set of rotors and that is with one re-surfacing job.

After two sets of brake pads and one time re-surfacing...rotors are close or at min.thickness.

Maybe European cars are better with this, but this was not the case with my Dodge ownership experience. Since I can usually buy a pair of new rotors for less than 2x the cost of having a pair turned, I'm content with spending a little more money for new ones. Not going to get bit again.

[polskamafia mjl]

Maybe European cars are better with this, but this was not the case with my Dodge ownership experience. Since I can usually buy a pair of new rotors for less than 2x the cost of having a pair turned, I'm content with spending a little more money for new ones. Not going to get bit again.

I mean it's a good thing we're talking about European cars in that case. I've had two rotors turned for around $25 so that's a lot better than buying a new set for each pad change.

As far the OP is concerned, FCP has a fitment guide on their site for each part so that should tell you exactly which rotors will fit.