I need to replace the rotors and pads on all four wheels of my 2005 Volvo S-40 T5. I drive the car very gingerly - it's just my daily transportation. While I *like* to use OEM parts, the dealer wants roughly $620 for OEM rotors and pads!
I see a kit from FCP Euro for my car for $355.99 that has Meyle rotors with Akebono pads - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-b...kit-p1compbkkt3
RockAuto has a very similar kit with PowerStop rotors and Evolution Sport Carbon Fiber/Ceramic Brake Pads for roughly $299 - http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=4750803&cc=1431537&jnid=421&jpid=5 . If I don't want to spend the extra money for cross-drilled and slotted rotors, they have the same kit with plain rotors for $203.79, which sure sounds like a great price. The *cool-look factor* of having slotted and driller rotors means nothing to me - I just want a quality rotor and pads to stop when I need to!
If the Meyle rotors with Akebono pads are worth the extra $$$, I don't mind spending it, otherwise I'm inclined to but the kit from RockAuto for $203.79 and call it good.
Suggestions? Comments?
Thank you,
Ed
I see a kit from FCP Euro for my car for $355.99 that has Meyle rotors with Akebono pads - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-b...kit-p1compbkkt3
RockAuto has a very similar kit with PowerStop rotors and Evolution Sport Carbon Fiber/Ceramic Brake Pads for roughly $299 - http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=4750803&cc=1431537&jnid=421&jpid=5 . If I don't want to spend the extra money for cross-drilled and slotted rotors, they have the same kit with plain rotors for $203.79, which sure sounds like a great price. The *cool-look factor* of having slotted and driller rotors means nothing to me - I just want a quality rotor and pads to stop when I need to!
If the Meyle rotors with Akebono pads are worth the extra $$$, I don't mind spending it, otherwise I'm inclined to but the kit from RockAuto for $203.79 and call it good.
Suggestions? Comments?
Thank you,
Ed