Modus Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 I didn't want to risk getting the poor quality pads that are made in India. So I searched for the OEM pads made by ATE. They finally arrived. When they are a few weeks old I'll write this up again and state the performace. Whether it's comparable to stock or not. These pads seems to be from 2008' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yangotang Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Brake pads. not Break Pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggarcia Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Ate builds very good products. The are an OEM component supplier for many brands. You will get stock style brake performance. AG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modus Posted September 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Brake pads. not Break Pads. INDEED!! I screwed up Ate builds very good products. The are an OEM component supplier for many brands. You will get stock style brake performance. AG Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCP Euro Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 I am curious how these compare to the stock pads that are made in India. Possible to do a comparison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave 54 Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 I am curious how these compare to the stock pads that are made in India. Possible to do a comparison? I can tell you I took the Rolund pads off after about 500 miles as they squealed like a banshee. If you guys can get the ATE pads that would be awsome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Will Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 In Sweden the NAPA or AUTOZONE equivalents carry ATE pads for the Volvos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxS70 Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 I have the india pads, about 1500 miles and no noise at all. stops nice, not too much fade, no dust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaco Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 And where (and how much) did you get those pads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modus Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 ATE Part # EU618 $44.79 Fronts ATE Part # EU861 $34.79 Rears Rock Auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keaton85 Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 As long as I don't get my grimy fingers on the pads and/or rotor, keep everything clean, break in the brakes and use antisquil paste on the rear of the pads I won't hear a peep. That's with any pads I've messed with. So idono about pas quality since I have personally never had noisy brakes when I've done the above. Don't get me wrong, I bought a few Volvo pads before the switch and like them but I'm fine with tossing the cheapest on and going for it! Although I'm talking DD not performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cn90 Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 My current Volvo OEM brake pads are made in India. Absolutely no problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keaton85 Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Wrong button... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave 54 Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 ATE Part # EU618 $44.79 Fronts ATE Part # EU861 $34.79 Rears Rock Auto Thanks!!! Just ordered front and rears for the wifes car. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modus Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Well they are on the car with no problems. Bed-in went smooth considering I didn't change the rotors. Seems very comparable to stock. Time will tell in wet weather breaking. The ATE pads have a 2mm larger pad area at the top. So if you plan on sticking pads on a rotor that has seen the stock pads for some time it's wise to cut down your rotor. In my case I shaved (sanded) a little shelf off the pad so it will mate with the rotor after they are bed in, I have the power slots and no one will cut em. This way the pad sits flush and won't wear on an angle. I like the fact that the ATE pads have a semicircle cut out to evacuate gas between the rotor and pad. (that is if you have some sort of slotted rotor) Top pic of ATE and stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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