Performance Brake Pads use a performance friction compound engineered for your vehicle. This is a compound we recommend for drivers seeking braking capability beyond typical factory pads—with stable pedal feel and consistent response when braking loads rise.

Brake feel and consistency depend heavily on compound stability and correct bedding. Compared with many factory pad formulations, this compound typically delivers higher friction levels and improved fade resistance when installed correctly and bedded-in properly.

Features & Benefits

• Increased braking torque vs typical OEM pads
• Stable friction characteristics across a broad temperature range
• Improved resistance to fade under repeated braking
• Predictable pedal feel with progressive modulation
• Compatible with OEM and performance replacement rotors
• Bedding-in required to establish a consistent transfer layer

Best For

Best performance street pad upgrade for drivers who want stronger bite and better fade resistance than typical factory pads.

Common Questions

Are these better than factory brake pads?
In most applications, yes. Expect stronger bite and improved fade resistance during repeated stops. Results depend on rotor condition and proper bedding.

Do I need to bed these pads in?
Yes. Bedding is critical to establish a stable transfer layer and achieve consistent friction and pedal feel.

Will they make noise or dust?
All performance pads can produce some noise and dust depending on the vehicle and installation. Correct bedding and clean hardware help minimize both.

Year	Make	Model	Submodel
2022-2023	Polestar	Polestar 2	Base
2022	Polestar	Polestar 2	Launch Edition
2023-2024	Volvo	C40 Recharge	Core
2023-2024	Volvo	C40 Recharge	Plus
2023-2024	Volvo	C40 Recharge	Ultimate
2023	Volvo	S60	B5 Core
2022	Volvo	S60	B5 Inscription
2022	Volvo	S60	B5 Momentum
2023	Volvo	S60	B5 Plus
2022	Volvo	S60	B5 R-Design
2023	Volvo	S60	B5 Ultimate
2019-2021	Volvo	S60	T5 Inscription
2019-2021	Volvo	S60	T5 Momentum
2019-2021	Volvo	S60	T5 R-Design
2019-2021	Volvo	S60	T6 Inscription
2019-2021	Volvo	S60	T6 Momentum
2019-2021	Volvo	S60	T6 R-Design
2019-2020	Volvo	S60	T8 Inscription
2020	Volvo	S60	T8 Polestar
2019-2020	Volvo	S60	T8 R-Design
2023	Volvo	S60	T8 Recharge Core
2021-2022	Volvo	S60	T8 Recharge Inscription
2023	Volvo	S60	T8 Recharge Plus
2021-2023	Volvo	S60	T8 Recharge Polestar
2021-2022	Volvo	S60	T8 Recharge R-Design
2021-2022	Volvo	S60	T8 Recharge R-Design Expression
2023	Volvo	S60	T8 Recharge Ultimate
2022	Volvo	S90	B6 Inscription
2022	Volvo	S90	B6 Momentum
2023	Volvo	S90	B6 Plus
2022	Volvo	S90	B6 R-Design
2023	Volvo	S90	B6 Ultimate
2017	Volvo	S90	T5 Inscription
2017-2019	Volvo	S90	T5 Momentum
2017-2021	Volvo	S90	T6 Inscription
2017-2021	Volvo	S90	T6 Momentum
2020-2021	Volvo	S90	T6 R-Design
2018-2020	Volvo	S90	T8 Inscription
2018-2019	Volvo	S90	T8 Momentum
2020	Volvo	S90	T8 R-Design
2021-2022	Volvo	S90	T8 Recharge Inscription
2021-2022	Volvo	S90	T8 Recharge R-Design
2023	Volvo	S90	T8 Recharge Ultimate
2020-2021	Volvo	V60	T5 Inscription
2019-2021	Volvo	V60	T5 Momentum
2019-2021	Volvo	V60	T5 R-Design
2019	Volvo	V60	T6 Inscription
2019	Volvo	V60	T6 Momentum
2019	Volvo	V60	T6 R-Design
2020	Volvo	V60	T8 Polestar
2021-2023	Volvo	V60	T8 Recharge Polestar
2023	Volvo	V60 Cross Country	B5 Plus
2023	Volvo	V60 Cross Country	B5 Ultimate
2020-2022	Volvo	V60 Cross Country	T5
2018-2021	Volvo	V90	T5 Inscription
2018-2021	Volvo	V90	T5 R-Design
2018-2021	Volvo	V90	T6 Inscription
2018-2021	Volvo	V90	T6 R-Design
2022	Volvo	V90 Cross Country	B6
2023	Volvo	V90 Cross Country	B6 Plus
2023	Volvo	V90 Cross Country	B6 Ultimate
2018-2019	Volvo	V90 Cross Country	T5
2017-2021	Volvo	V90 Cross Country	T6
2018-2019	Volvo	V90 Cross Country	T6 Ocean Race
2023	Volvo	XC40	B4 Plus
2023	Volvo	XC40	B4 Ultimate
2023	Volvo	XC40	B5 Core
2023	Volvo	XC40	B5 Plus
2023	Volvo	XC40	B5 Ultimate
2019-2022	Volvo	XC40	T4 Inscription
2019-2022	Volvo	XC40	T4 Momentum
2019-2022	Volvo	XC40	T4 R-Design
2019-2022	Volvo	XC40	T5 Inscription
2019-2022	Volvo	XC40	T5 Momentum
2019-2022	Volvo	XC40	T5 R-Design
2023-2024	Volvo	XC40 Recharge	Core
2022-2024	Volvo	XC40 Recharge	Plus
2022-2024	Volvo	XC40 Recharge	Ultimate
2023	Volvo	XC60	B5 Core
2022	Volvo	XC60	B5 Inscription
2022	Volvo	XC60	B5 Momentum
2023	Volvo	XC60	B5 Plus
2022	Volvo	XC60	B5 R-Design
2023	Volvo	XC60	B5 Ultimate
2023	Volvo	XC60	B6 Ultimate
2018-2021	Volvo	XC60	T5 Inscription
2018-2021	Volvo	XC60	T5 Momentum
2018-2021	Volvo	XC60	T5 R-Design
2018-2021	Volvo	XC60	T6 Inscription
2018-2021	Volvo	XC60	T6 Momentum
2018-2021	Volvo	XC60	T6 R-Design
2018-2020	Volvo	XC60	T8 Inscription
2018-2020	Volvo	XC60	T8 Momentum
2020	Volvo	XC60	T8 Polestar
2018-2020	Volvo	XC60	T8 R-Design
2023	Volvo	XC60	T8 Recharge Core
2021-2022	Volvo	XC60	T8 Recharge Inscription
2021-2022	Volvo	XC60	T8 Recharge Inscription Expression
2023	Volvo	XC60	T8 Recharge Plus
2021-2023	Volvo	XC60	T8 Recharge Polestar
2021-2022	Volvo	XC60	T8 Recharge R-Design
2023	Volvo	XC60	T8 Recharge Ultimate
2023	Volvo	XC90	B5 Core
2023	Volvo	XC90	B5 Plus
2023	Volvo	XC90	B6 Core
2023	Volvo	XC90	B6 Plus
2023	Volvo	XC90	B6 Ultimate
2016	Volvo	XC90	T5 Inscription
2016-2022	Volvo	XC90	T5 Momentum
2016-2021	Volvo	XC90	T5 R-Design
2016	Volvo	XC90	T6 First Edition
2016-2022	Volvo	XC90	T6 Inscription
2016-2022	Volvo	XC90	T6 Momentum
2016-2021	Volvo	XC90	T6 R-Design
2017-2019	Volvo	XC90	T8 Excellence
2016-2020	Volvo	XC90	T8 Inscription
2016,2018-2020	Volvo	XC90	T8 Momentum
2016-2020	Volvo	XC90	T8 R-Design
2023	Volvo	XC90	T8 Recharge Core
2021-2022	Volvo	XC90	T8 Recharge Inscription
2021-2022	Volvo	XC90	T8 Recharge Inscription Expression
2023	Volvo	XC90	T8 Recharge Plus
2021-2022	Volvo	XC90	T8 Recharge R-Design
2023	Volvo	XC90	T8 Recharge Ultimate