Remap for the T5.

**foammanmark** · Friday 6th January 2012, 17:25

I'm having a remap on my p1 V70 T5 done later this month, and thinking of upgrading the brakes. As I'm new to all this, please can I ask for advice on the best and at the same time, most cost effective disc/pads/calipers that I should consider.

**Al115** · Friday 6th January 2012, 17:39

302mm stock discs, Ferodo DS-series pads, new fluid, check all the hoses, check no calipers sticking, done.

**LiamT4** · Friday 6th January 2012, 17:42

Do you want bigger brakes or just better than whats on currently?

For road use i think that good pads and fluid are what give the best benefits relative to cost.

Brembo discs (OEM) or similar with 5.1 fluid, braided brake lines and something like ferodo pads, should be enough for road driving.

**T5frankie** · Friday 6th January 2012, 17:48

yours could already have 302's on they were an optional extra in that case do as i did drilled/grooved discs and good pads like ferodo's

**foammanmark** · Friday 6th January 2012, 17:49

Originally Posted by LiamT4

Do you want bigger brakes or just better than whats on currently?

For road use i think that good pads and fluid are what give the best benefits relative to cost.

Brembo discs (OEM) or similar with 5.1 fluid, braided brake lines and something like ferodo pads, should be enough for road driving.

Just better than what's on with the increase in power, but I assumed that means going bigger. It will only be road driving, so your suggestion is worth me considering thanks, if it gives me more stopping power than I have now.

**foammanmark** · Friday 6th January 2012, 17:53

Originally Posted by t5frankie

yours could already have 302's on they were an optional extra in that case do as i did drilled/grooved discs and good pads like ferodo's

I'll have a look tomorrow, whilst experimenting with the alloys that I posted about the other day. Problem is, I have to do it outside, and it will not stop raining here. Please send me some sunshine!!

**T5frankie** · Friday 6th January 2012, 17:54

Originally Posted by foammanmark

I'll have a look tomorrow, whilst experimenting with the alloys that I posted about the other day. Problem is, I have to do it outside, and it will not stop raining here. Please send me some sunshine!!

well you would live ooooooooop norf lol

**LiamT4** · Friday 6th January 2012, 17:55

For road use your standard 302 size discs should be fine (as long as they are a good make, with plenty left on them).
If you don't want to spend to much, go for good pads and good brake fluid and make sure your pipes are in good condition. Then if you want to spend a bit more, braided pipes do make a difference.

**foammanmark** · Friday 6th January 2012, 17:58

Originally Posted by t5frankie

well you would live ooooooooop norf lol

Been down in the West Midlands for 2 days and seen the sun and hardly any rain. Came back up this afternoon, and I'm not joking, as I passed Bury on the M66, It suddenly became cloudy and wet. I knew I was nearly Home! I have pet ducks in my back garden and they're loving it!

**Jamest5r** · Friday 6th January 2012, 18:09

Originally Posted by foammanmark

Been down in the West Midlands for 2 days and seen the sun and hardly any rain. Came back up this afternoon, and I'm not joking, as I passed Bury on the M66, It suddenly became cloudy and wet. I knew I was nearly Home! I have pet ducks in my back garden and they're loving it!

Why didnt you come and pay us a visit then you unsociable git

**foammanmark** · Friday 6th January 2012, 18:20

Originally Posted by jamest5r

Why didnt you come and pay us a visit then you unsociable git

Where r u?? I go to Cradley Heath to our warehouse, nearly every week. I stop in Netherton when I'm down there. Would gladly meet you!!

**Jamest5r** · Friday 6th January 2012, 18:23

Originally Posted by foammanmark

Where r u?? I go to Cradley Heath to our warehouse, nearly every week. I stop in Netherton when I'm down there. Would gladly meet you!!

About 7mins the other side of Junc1/M5, Handsworth Wood

**foammanmark** · Friday 6th January 2012, 18:27

Originally Posted by jamest5r

About 7mins the other side of Junc1/M5, Handsworth Wood

I remember now, cos I think I asked you if you are a Baggy a while ago. If you would like to meet a Northerner sometime, then I'll give you a shout!

**Jamest5r** · Friday 6th January 2012, 18:31

Originally Posted by foammanmark

I remember now, cos I think I asked you if you are a Baggy a while ago. If you would like to meet a Northerner sometime, then I'll give you a shout!

Always up for a beer and chat

**Wobbly Dave** · Friday 6th January 2012, 19:35

I ain't that far off. BTW - tuning your car & increasing the power does not make it any heavier.

However having good brakes is always re-assuring.

**foammanmark** · Friday 6th January 2012, 19:44

Originally Posted by Wobbly Dave

I ain't that far off. BTW - tuning your car & increasing the power does not make it any heavier.

However having good brakes is always re-assuring.

If there's a mid-week meet, and I'm down there, then I could make that.

I'm been guided my local Volvo idependent to be honest, and he has a lot of experience in modding these motors, and I haven't! Popped in today, and he thought that the remap with the upgrade on the brakes are the next mods that I should be looking at. Appreciate what you're saying about the weight of the car.