Brake discs, brake drums like original
17.12.2018
The brake drum and brake discs for our Volvo classic cars are nowadays produced in different versions. We give you an overview of the most important differences:
A one-piece variant is available in which the hub and drum or disc are made from one cast part. With this design, the rear brake drums are not suitable for sports use due to the cast hub.
In contrast, the Volvo original brake drums and brake discs consist of several parts, as it was originally installed ex works. Also the SKANDIX brake drums and brake discs manufactured by us correspond in construction and quality exactly to the Volvo original.
Properties / advantages:
- For the multi-part version, a new cast iron drum or brake disc is mounted on a new steel hub. After pressing together, the drum or disc is turned to the desired dimension and can be used immediately.
- This also makes it possible for workshops and specialists to rebuild the wheel hubs with new drums or discs after reaching the wear limit.
- In contrast to the one-part cast iron design, the steel hub used here is more durable and more resistant to load. These parts are therefore also suitable for sports use without restrictions.
| use | cast part |
SKANDIX like original | Volvo Original |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo original number 673797 - Brake drum rear axle for all Volvo Amazon, P1800 Jensen, P1800S and all humpback Volvos from 1950 up. |  1071305 |
 1001770 |
 1017347 |
| Volvo original number 667102 - Brake drum front axle for the Volvo Amazon until mid-1959 and all humpback Volvos from 1950 onwards. |  1053811 |
1003824 |
 1018760 |
| Volvo original number 666525 - Brake disc front axle for the Volvo Amazon from mid 1964- and the P1800S. |  1068130 |
 1001829 |
 1017348 |
Maintenance and cleaning:
Check the wear of the brake drums regularly. Brake drums which have been ground too thinly can burst during emergency braking! This is due to construction and applies irrespective of the quality of the brake drum version.
Measuring used drums can be difficult due to the edge formation caused by wear. If in doubt, replace the drum as a precaution.
According to Volvo's regulations, machining out brake drums with hollow grinding, scoring or cracked surfaces is not permitted.
Tip: Remove brake drums regularly and clean the inside of the brake system to prevent premature scoring by e.g. foreign objects.