Volvo S70 parts: Synonymous to High quality
by EVANDER KLUM
Consumers have trusted Volvo for 80 years. Since its inception, the company has produced innovative cars and accompanying parts. One fine example is the Volvo S70 which is a compact executive car. The Volvo S70 was introduced in five body styles which were Base, SE, GL, GLT and T5. Modifications done under the hood included the new electronic brake modulation that aided in optimizing performance in normal stops. To fully utilize this system, the vehicle had to be equipped with superior Volvo S70 parts the likes of its brake disc and the brake pads.
Volvo S70 parts are made from high quality materials that ensure efficient operation. The brake disc installed in the specific vehicle offers effective stopping performance that help keep passengers safe while on a drive. A brake disc is a device for slowing down or halting the rotational motion of a wheel. Typically made of cast iron or ceramic, a disc brake is connected to the wheel or the axle. To stop the wheel, friction material in the form of brake pads is forced against both sides of the disc, mechanically, hydraulically, pneumatically or electromagnetically working to generate friction. The resulting pressure forces the wheel to finally slow down or halt. In this case, the brake pad proves to be another useful Volvo S70 part. Brake pads are steel backing plates. These pads are designed with friction material bound to the surface opposite of the brake disc or drum. When a brake pad is heated up by contact with a rotor or drum, it starts to transfer small amounts of friction material right to the disc or pad.
For longer lasting car parts, Volvo S70 parts must properly be maintained. The brake pads must be replaced regularly and most are equipped with a method of alerting the driver when a replacement is in order. Some have a thin piece of soft metal that brings on squeals from the brakes when the pads are too thin. Other brake pad designs have a soft metal tab that is embedded in the pad material. Within the material is an electric circuit that indicates brake pad wear via a warning light. In more expensive cars, electronic sensors are often used for the same purpose.
