What brand are the original brake pads for Volvo?
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Volvo's original brake pads are from the German brand Jurid. Here is some relevant information about brake pads: 1. Classification of brake pads: Asbestos brake pads (mostly obsolete), semi-metallic brake pads, low-metallic brake pads, NAO formula brake pads, ceramic brake pads, and NAO ceramic brake pads. 2. Ceramic brake pads vs. traditional brake pads: In traditional brake pads, metal is the primary material that generates friction, providing strong braking force but with higher wear and a tendency to produce noise. After installing ceramic brake pads, no abnormal squealing occurs during normal driving. 3. Stable friction coefficient: Ordinary brake pads with immature friction materials can have excessively high friction coefficients, leading to unsafe factors such as loss of control during braking, pad burning, or scratching of the brake disc. Even when the brake disc temperature reaches 650 degrees, the friction coefficient of ceramic brake pads remains around 0.45-0.55, ensuring the vehicle maintains excellent braking performance.
I've been driving a Volvo for many years and often replace parts myself. The original brake pads usually use TRW or Brembo, both of which are of high quality, especially TRW, which is favored by many European cars. The genuine parts will have the Volvo logo and part number stamped on them, providing excellent linear braking performance and good noise control. However, last time I replaced the brake pads, I noticed that suppliers vary by model year—the 2013 models mostly used TRW, while the 2018 models started using Akebono. When choosing replacement parts, be careful not to buy counterfeit products. Once, I bought cheap aftermarket parts, and the brakes squealed annoyingly.