Can you resurface solid rotors?
Unless a rotor is worn down too far to be safely resurfaced or has cracks, deep grooves, severe rusting, hard spots or other structural defects, resurfacing can usually restore the friction surface on worn rotors to like-new condition.
Can you machine Volvo rotors?
Volvo is VERY against machining the rotors…. Audi actually always replaced rotors and pads together (which is ideal) when us Volvo techs give the customer the option when the rotor thickness is still above minimum specs. drmanny3 said: You can and many people do have the rotors turned.
Are resurfaced rotors good?
Some manufacturers even recommend that rotors not be resurfaced at all. Instead, they recommend that, as long as the rotor is in good condition, the pads should be replaced. Once the rotors show signs of wear, out they go. Sometimes rotors become too worn out or damaged to replace.
Are there performance mods for the Volvo S40 T5?
Im new to performance mods and im looking to enhance my first cars (2006 volvo s40 t5) performance. any help with some guidelines for where i should start would be very helpful, maybe some links to where i could find good info for my specific car or just a list of parts i could start to change out. any help would be fantastic, thanks.
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.
What kind of engine does a Volvo T5 have?
Starting with the engine, your car has a ‘T5’ designation but its engine is hardly related at all to those earlier T5’s found in the 850’s, S/V/C70’s etc.. Your engine is exactly that fitted in the T5 versions of the current V50, C30 and C70 together with Ford’s Focus ST and top of the range new Mondeos.
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.