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My wife's DD needs new brake pads. 137,000miles and this is only her second set. Looking for recommendation for good pads for light driving! Stopped by Autozone, Duralast pads are only $65 for f/b for the basic pad, but don't know if Textar or the like would be a better choice. Shop wanted $500! She has a Volvo S80.
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I switched to Hawk street pads on my BMW back in the day and they worked just like OEM but less brake dust.
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Have used Hawk HPS pads on a number of vehicles (Boxster, 944, 944S2, Audi Allroad and Ford Focus), and I've found them to be ideal for street driving. Work very well and virtually no noise & dust. Decent pads for autox, too. And for beginner DE driving.
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For a Volvo I would only recommend the OE pad. In my experience all others will be noisy. You may not care about a little squeal but I bet your wife would.
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If you got almost 70,000 miles out of each set of pads you have already used, why would you ever want to switch brands? Hawks will not even come close.
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I've had good luck putting on Bendix pads on Volvo's, usually ~$45/set. However, you cant go wrong with Volvo pads like Clarke said.
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I went with the Autozone pads for a family member's 240 wagon. They work great, inexpensive, and have a lifetime warranty - when they wear out, you get new ones for free. No squeal, and no noticeable increase in dust.
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Did some searches and can't find what the OEM pads are. Considering the Dealership wants $550 to change the pads and fluid, i'm guessing the pads will be pricey from them if they can even be purchased that way. The squeal factor is definately a concern. My life will not be happy if her car is squealing!
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Just call their parts desk and get a quote.
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Just tried.....out to lunch......
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