Volvo S60 Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
A genuinely honest, widespread admission: a persistent squeak dismissed as pads needing to "break in" has been acknowledged by Volvo's own engineers as a common issue they don't fully understand.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 24 076 / Bosch 0 986 494 246
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 24 076 (155/156 x 67/72 x 20 mm, wear sensor no - excluded, ATE caliper, Prime, with piston clip, anti-squeak plate and accessories, WVA 24123 / 24124); Brembo P 24 076X (same size, Xtra, without accessories); Bosch 0 986 494 246 (155.4/156.5 x 66.6/71.8 x 19.2/20.2 mm, wear sensor not stated, low-metallic, WVA 24123); TRW GDB1683 (156.4/155.2 x 72/66.7 x 19/20 mm, not prepared for wear indicator, ATE caliper, COTEC); ATE 13.0460-7228.2 (156.3/155.1 x 72.0/66.6 x 19.3/20.3 mm, wear sensor no - not prepared, ATE caliper); Valeo 301879 (157/155 x 72/67 x 19/20 mm, wear sensor no, ATE caliper, WVA 24123); Ridex 402B0290 (155.2/156.5 x 75.3/74.5 x 19.4/17.8 mm, wear sensor no - excluded, WVA 24142 / 24521); Bosch 0 986 494 245 (155.3/156.6 x 74.2/75.3 x 18.6/20.1 mm, low-metallic, WVA 24142). |
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| Pad sizes & variants | Two front sizes on ATE calipers. The 155/156 x 67/72 x 20 mm pad (WVA 24123 / 24124) is the 16-inch / 300 mm-disc fitment on most D2, D3, D4, T3 and T4 cars; the taller 155/156 x 74/75 mm pad (WVA 24142 / 24521, Ridex 402B0290, Bosch 0 986 494 245) is the 17-inch / 316 mm-disc fitment on T5, T6, D5 and Polestar-specified cars. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Volvo pads are supplied without a wear sensor because the S60 uses acoustic indicators only. Pad height (67/72 mm against 74/75 mm) or disc size (300 mm against 316 mm) decides the set. |
Volvo S60 Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the S60 uses brake pads that wear down through normal use — the only real variable is how quickly, which depends on engine, trim, and (where fitted) whether the car has any form of regenerative braking to ease the load.
Volvo S60 Brake Pads: What They Do
Brake pads clamp against the discs to convert the car's momentum into heat, slowing it down. On any version of the S60 with hybrid assistance or regenerative braking, this system handles a meaningful share of everyday slowing, which can genuinely extend pad life compared with a purely petrol or diesel equivalent.
Volvo S60 Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
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Common Sizes
| 2005-2009, front pad, genuine reference (16.5", 316mm, shared with V70) | Confirm exact fitment via VIN — pad size on this model genuinely varies by engine and trim, not just by generation. |
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| 19" wheels, front pad, genuine reference | A genuinely different pad from the standard tier — confirm fitment via VIN before ordering. |
| S60II/V60 (2011-2018), rear pad, electric parking brake, genuine reference | Sized to match the 302mm disc/caliper on this tier. Pad size genuinely scales with engine output and trim on this model, not just the disc diameter — always confirm the exact pad against your VIN rather than assuming from generation alone. |
| S60R/V70R performance, front pads | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 330mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
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A Genuinely Honest, Widespread Real Admission Worth Knowing — Volvo S60 Brake Pads
If a squeal persists, particularly a constant squeaking down to a stop that's been dismissed as pads needing to "break in," this is genuinely worth knowing: documented cases on related Volvo models describe dealership staff reporting that Volvo's own corporate engineers acknowledge this kind of persistent brake noise is a common, widespread issue on certain model years — while also admitting they don't fully understand why it happens.
It's also genuinely worth knowing a useful diagnostic distinction: a popping sound specifically during turns is a different, distinct symptom from a straight-line squeal under braking.
Volvo S60 Brake Pads: Wear Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Brake Pads Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and R90-certified aftermarket brands worth trusting.
More Volvo Brake Pads
The same part, covered across other Volvo models.