Volvo V60 Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the V60, persistent brake squeals on related models have genuinely been acknowledged by Volvo's own engineers as a common, unexplained issue.
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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 and anti-squeak plate, WVA 24123 / 24124); Brembo P 24 076X (same size, Xtra); Bosch 0 986 494 246 (155.4/156.5 x 66.6/71.8 x 19.2/20.2 mm, low-metallic, WVA 24123, accessory kits 1987473589, 1987474739 and 1987474306); TRW GDB1683 (156.4/155.2 x 72/66.7 x 19/20 mm, not prepared for wear indicator, ATE caliper, COTEC); ATE 13.0470-7228.2 (156.3/155.1 x 72.0/66.6 x 19.3/20.3 mm, wear sensor no - excluded, ATE caliper, Ceramic); Valeo 301879 (157/155 x 72/67 x 19/20 mm, wear sensor no, ATE caliper); Ridex 402B0290 (155.2/156.5 x 75.3/74.5 x 19.4/17.8 mm, wear sensor no - excluded, WVA 24142 / 24521); Ridex 402B0052 (155.1/156.3 x 66.6/72 x 20.3 mm, not prepared for wear indicator, WVA 24123). |
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| Pad sizes & variants | The same two sizes as the S60 II: 155/156 x 67/72 x 20 mm (WVA 24123 / 24124) for the 300 mm front discs on most D2, D3, D4, T3 and T4 cars, and the taller 155/156 x 74/75 mm pad (WVA 24142 / 24521) for the 316 mm discs on T5, T6, D5 and Polestar cars. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | No electrical wear sensor is fitted or needed. Choose by disc diameter (300 mm or 316 mm) |
Volvo V60 Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the V60 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 V60 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 V60 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 V60 Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
Full steps and tips.
Common Sizes
| V60 (2011-2018), rear pad, electric parking brake, genuine reference (shared with S60II) | 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. |
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| Standard variants, front pads | Sized to match the 316mm 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. |
| 19" wheels, front pad, genuine reference (shared with S60) | A genuinely different pad from the standard tier — confirm fitment via VIN before ordering. |
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A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Volvo's Brake Noise History — Volvo V60 Brake Pads
If you're facing a persistent brake squeal that survives fresh pads and discs, this is genuinely worth knowing: documented cases on related Volvo models, particularly the XC60 and XC90, describe Volvo's own corporate engineers acknowledging this kind of noise as a common, widespread issue on certain model years, while admitting they don't fully understand the exact cause.
It's also worth knowing that a popping sound specifically during turns is a distinct symptom from a straight-line squeal, worth describing precisely to whoever is diagnosing the noise.
Volvo V60 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.