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1997 850 t5 Brakes replacement

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70
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Megaromania
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Year and Model: 1997
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1997 850 t5 Brakes replacement

Post by Megaromania »

Hey guys any idea if these brakes are any good?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-REAR-4-PE ... a6&vxp=mtr


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Rear-Kit- ... fa&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-REAR-KIT- ... 41&vxp=mtr


http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-KIT-PERFO ... f3&vxp=mtr



If not can anyone recommend a good and reasonably priced replacement ? i need to change the brakes around the car
Thanks! :D
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Post by rspi »

Brakes, hmmm, quality over savings.
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Post by precopster »

I tried an Aussie brake package seller with excellent feedback however the front pads they provided were such a hard compound, they wouldn't grab the front discs and the rear wheels would get dirty at the same time as the fronts.
As soon as I replaced these pads (which lasted 55K kilometres in urban driving, unfortunately) I was able to restore some braking power. The front wheels now get dirty (normal)

I would say that the car was borderline unsafe during this time. I actually thought it was the vehicle until I replaced them.

You'll get more info from the feedback on these sellers on the eBay feedback section than from the more experienced people on this forum.

Pad technology is very good these days however it seems only name brand companies are producing good ones. If you want ceramic pads opt for EBC green stuff.
Current cars VW Transporter 2.5TDI, 2010 XC90 D5 R Design
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Megaromania
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Post by Megaromania »

What about the Bosch kit from fcp?
U think it's a good deal or a rip off?
What would be a good pick ? I want something equivalent to the oem but not as expensive
I am kinda on a budget
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