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What size front brakes? 98 V70

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vegasjetta
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Year and Model: 98 V70
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What size front brakes? 98 V70

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I need to get new pads/rotors, but there are a few different sizes listed for the 98 V70. It's a non turbo automatic trans. What size rotors/pads do I have to get?
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Non-turbos are all 11" (280 mm) discs.
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Post by JRL »

I believe that all 98s have the same 11+" (280mm) rotors
ALL the pads are the same.
If you're buying aftermarket, I have had very good luck with NON slotted standard Zimmerman rotors.
Make sure you ask for the ones that are zinc coated (non rusting)
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Post by vegasjetta »

Thanks for the fast reply guys.
I have a gift certificate to GAP (I show there alot, being a VW owner), and there are a few brands listed:
http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volvo/19 ... 40/4335355

Which ones do I want? I need NON semi metallic...
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Post by JRL »

These:

Part number: 30793799
Brand: GENUINE VOLVO Fits:
V70
'98 thru '00 With 11" Brake Disc
Brake Pad Set


Go with Volvo OEM pads for normal driving
While they may throw more brake dust, they're good, reliable and THEY DO NOT SQUEAL
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