A braking decision...

loudpower · 05-24-2004, 12:08 AM

I have been reading all the threads about brake pads and rotors and such for my 87 240 and came up with some options. For the rotors I am stuck between ATE powerdisc and Brembo's. As for pads, either KVR or Greenstuff. I have heard good and bad about the Greenstuff about warpage, some have it and some dont. About the rotors, is one better than the other or is it all opinion? Also, where is some good places to buy these products? I found tirerack for the Greenstuff and Brembos, oem-volvo-parts.com has the brembo rotors for the cheapest and free shipping, they also have PBR metalmasters. I had them before and they were ok, but I am looking for a little more. Summit has the brembos. I couldnt find anything on where to buy KVR pads. Anybody with suggestions/help?
Thanks in advance!

loudpower · 05-25-2004, 12:14 AM

anybody have an opinion?

towerymt · 05-25-2004, 03:14 AM

I'd go with the KVR pads and Brembo rotors. Best bang for the buck. I'm using the KVR pads on ATE powerdisc rotors, only because I got a great deal on the rotors. I've been very happy with the pads, especially that they improve when heated, but cold braking is not significantly affected.

loudpower · 05-25-2004, 01:52 PM

would you rather have the brembos over the powerdisc? how come? I also looked at mintex pads, opinions there? Still no luck in finding where to buy kvr though...

05-24-2004, 12:08 AM	#1
loudpower Been Farming Mud... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Dakota	Greenstuff vs KVR and Brembo vs Powerdisc... I have been reading all the threads about brake pads and rotors and such for my 87 240 and came up with some options. For the rotors I am stuck between ATE powerdisc and Brembo's. As for pads, either KVR or Greenstuff. I have heard good and bad about the Greenstuff about warpage, some have it and some dont. About the rotors, is one better than the other or is it all opinion? Also, where is some good places to buy these products? I found tirerack for the Greenstuff and Brembos, oem-volvo-parts.com has the brembo rotors for the cheapest and free shipping, they also have PBR metalmasters. I had them before and they were ok, but I am looking for a little more. Summit has the brembos. I couldnt find anything on where to buy KVR pads. Anybody with suggestions/help? Thanks in advance! __________________ -Ben 1987 Volvo 244DL Megasquirt is "in" the car Last edited by loudpower; 05-24-2004 at 09:02 AM.. Reason: No responses...

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05-25-2004, 12:14 AM	#2
loudpower Been Farming Mud... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Dakota	anybody have an opinion?

05-25-2004, 01:52 PM	#4
loudpower Been Farming Mud... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Dakota	would you rather have the brembos over the powerdisc? how come? I also looked at mintex pads, opinions there? Still no luck in finding where to buy kvr though...