How do I know what rotors fit my car?
Call your local OEM dealer and ask for the original rotor sizes or OEM rotor/pads part numbers based on your vehicle’s VIN number (VIN# is referenced in your ownership papers). The dealership may not tell you the rotor size, but they will give you the genuine part numbers for your vehicle.
Do brake rotors have to match?
Rotors must be replaced if they are cracked, damaged, worn to minimum thickness specifications or cannot be resurfaced without exceeding the discard or minimum service thickness marked on the rotor.
Can rear rotors fit front?
No, they are not. The rear rotors are much thinner(they only contribute to 20% of the braking force)and the rear calipers are designed for the longer travel of the piston to push the brake pad against the rotor.
How to determine the size of Volvo brake rotors?
Need to determine what size rotors your Volvo has? Use our “My Garage” tool to ensure the right size rotor for your vehicle. Two sizes of front brakes were offered for the Volvo 850, S70, V70, & C70. The 302mm upgrade is achieved by installing the appropriate caliper mounting brackets and rotors. Calipers and pads remain the same.
How big are the front brakes on a Volvo 850?
Two sizes of front brakes were offered for the Volvo 850, S70, V70, & C70. The 302mm upgrade is achieved by installing the appropriate caliper mounting brackets and rotors.
What kind of brakes does a Volvo P2 use?
The P2 chassis encompassed smaller vehicles like the FWD S60, all the way up to the AWD behemoth known as the XC90 SUV, and used front brake sizes. Though they shared the same platform, different sized brakes were needed to meet the needs of a widely-varying vehicle lineup.
How long has Jason from Volvo been at FCP?
Jason has been with the company since 2011. He’s been in the automotive industry for over 15 years and brings a great amount of automotive experience to FCP. He graduated from Universal Technical Institute of Exton PA. in 2005 and then went on to graduate from the Volvo S.A.F.E program in 2006.