Volvo Repair: 2002 Volvo V70 XC AWD A SR, volvo v70 xc, volvo v70


Question
I have the above vehicle with just over 100,000 miles on it. I want to have a complete brake job done on it but don't know what size rotors to get. They are 16" alloy wheels but I don't know if the correct rotor size is 286mm or 305mm. I have had rotors and pads replaced in the past by repairs but the quality is terrible, warped and vibrate badly in the heat. I am interested in the Zimmerman drilled rotors, can you advise the correct size or any other reeccomendations on rotors and pads.

Answer
  See my previous post on Volvo brakes in the archives. Basically, use ONLY Balo non-directional finish rotors and ONLY Genuine OEM Volvo pads or you will have problems. Your parts supplier should have the correct listing for size. If not, get a new supplier. VBG Seriously, just measure the diameter and order appropriately.

Mark