[Roadsters] Volvo Brake Conversion

[Pete Peters]

Ken, 

I am guessing you're referring to the article in the 311s.org Tech Wiki: 

http://www.311s.org/pmwiki-311/pmwiki.php?n=TechSection.VolvoCalipers 

If yes, there are pages and pages in the 311s forums discussing this conversion, both the original and the newer one that uses an Altima vented rotor. You might want to look at those if you haven't already. Some highlights: 

- Volvo 240 series was produced 1973-1993. Did not arrive in US market until 1975.

- Volvo used both Girling and Ate calipers. All the posts say to use only Girling. I don't know why. Ate works great on my Porsche 914. <g>

- Rotors were both solid and vented. You want the early calipers (Wiki mentions 1975) if you're using solid rotors, later calipers (1985-1993) for vented rotors.

- spyder bought later model Raybestos calipers from RockAuto.

FWIW, I considered doing this conversion when I first got my '66 in 2004 and discovered.....NO BRAKES!!!! Even bought one of the last junction block sets produced by Breck Meyer. Did some more research. The cost difference was minimal (about $50 at the time) plus I was unable to find a single person who said the Volvo brakes worked any better than the stock brakes (this was before the Altima Ventor Rotor Conversion was created). I then got a great deal on slightly used stock brakes, so never bothered.

Hope this helps.

Pete

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Oxenrider" <bushpilot444 at gmail.com> 
To: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2014 10:25:15 AM 
Subject: [Roadsters] Volvo Brake Conversion 

My stupid question contribution..... 

I am attempting to buy the Cordone loaded calipers for my 70 roadster to do the conversion but I find the Volvo 240 described as the model to get is actually non-existent. I suppose this means the parts needed are from the 240 series and not a specific 240 model. If so, which 240 model calipers do I need to order? 

Thanks, 

Ken