These pads are the closest to what I remember the feel of the original pads were. Smooth, even, reliable contact when applied, no chatter nor squeals. When I have to jump on the brakes they bite HARD but are not "grabby." I have them on front & rear with resurfaced rotors. No noticeable fade during normal driving. NO DUST! Very nice all around. I wish they made them for the wife's 560SL.
NOTE: These brake pads are Ceramic. The main benefit of using a ceramic pad is that it produces less brake dust compared to a semi-metallic pad without sacrificing braking power.
The use of highly advanced ceramic brake pad technology allows Akebono’s “EURO” pad line to provide excellent stopping power while extending rotor life and virtually eliminating brake dust.
Benefits:
- Increased stopping power in critical braking situations
- Improved pad wear performance over conventional disc pads
- Reduced rotor wear by as much as 80 percent
- No break-in required
- Ultra-quiet, positive, smooth braking performance
- High resistance to fade with fast recovery
- More consistent pedal feel
- Low dusting and precision fit
Your brake pads must be replaced before they completely wear out and damage the brake rotor costing you more in repairs. Check your pads during oil changes and ensure you have at least the minimum pad thickness as stated by the car manufacturer.
Common Symptoms of Failed Brakes:
- Pulsating
- Grinding
- Squeaking
- Glazing
- Hot spots
- A noticeable lip on the rotors outer edge.
Either way, it is a good time to do a brake service.
The FCP Product team has done the research and here is the breakdown: What are the best brake pads for my car?
Fits These Cars:
- 1991 Volvo 740 Disc Brake Pad
- Position: Front
w/ Girling Calipers
ABS Type: 4-Wheel ABS - 1992 Volvo 740 Disc Brake Pad
- Position: Front
w/ Girling Calipers
- 1991 Volvo 780 Disc Brake Pad
- Engine base: 2.3L L4, Sub model: Base, Position: Front
w/ Girling Calipers
- 1993 Volvo 940 Disc Brake Pad
- Position: Front
- 1994 Volvo 940 Disc Brake Pad
- Position: Front
- 1995 Volvo 940 Disc Brake Pad
- Position: Front
- 1991 Volvo 940 Disc Brake Pad
- Position: Front
- 1992 Volvo 940 Disc Brake Pad
- Position: Front
- 1992 Volvo 960 Disc Brake Pad
- Engine base: 2.9L L6, Sub model: Base, Position: Front
- 1993 Volvo 960 Disc Brake Pad
- Engine base: 2.9L L6, Sub model: Base, Position: Front
- 1994 Volvo 960 Disc Brake Pad
- Engine base: 2.9L L6, Sub model: Base, Position: Front
- 1995 Volvo 960 Disc Brake Pad
- Engine base: 2.9L L6, Sub model: Base, Position: Front
- 1996 Volvo 960 Disc Brake Pad
- Engine base: 2.9L L6, Sub model: Base, Position: Front
- 1997 Volvo 960 Disc Brake Pad
- Engine base: 2.9L L6, Sub model: Base, Position: Front
- 1998 Volvo S90 Disc Brake Pad
- Engine base: 2.9L L6, Sub model: Base, Position: Front
- 1997 Volvo S90 Disc Brake Pad
- Engine base: 2.9L L6, Sub model: Base, Position: Front
- 1998 Volvo V90 Disc Brake Pad
- Engine base: 2.9L L6, Sub model: Base, Position: Front
- 1997 Volvo V90 Disc Brake Pad
- Engine base: 2.9L L6, Sub model: Base, Position: Front
Volvo Brake Pad Set (960 940 V90 S90 740 780) - Akebono 31302996
- Brand:
Akebono- SKU #:
- AKE-EUR634
- Part:
- Disc Brake Pad
- OE Numbers:
- EUR634,271979,31261183,MDB1638D,MDB1532D,087-1456,31302996,D1329D
- FCP ID:
- 9646
$61.69
MSRP: $74.99
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Average rating: 5.0 based on 3 review(s)
I run Akebonos on all five of my Volvos (S90s, 960, S70, S60) and am extremely pleased. Just replaced these pads on one of my S90s and noted I had gotten more than six years and 60,000 miles from them, with Brembo rotors. My son noted that both pads and rotors looked new -- only problem was the glazing produced an occasional squeal. I don't use the small packet of grease but rather the orange polymer goo that I spread on the back of each pad, in a pattern that matches the contact points on the old pads. BTW, Akebonos are "Made in USA".
Just replaced old pads with the Akebono's without changing out my cross drilled rotors. no squeal and no noticeable increase in the very slight shimmy/pulsing that most older Volvo's develop, esp. in the V90's. Worth the few extra bucks in cost. Should get another 35K out of the expensive rotors
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