Just bought a 1992 245 automatic. ABS warning light stays on. I've put in new rr brakes and parking brakes. I had new dust shields for that job.
Now front brakes. I have new calipers & pads, rotors are good to re-use. Front brake dust shields are 95% rusted into flaky dust which has clogged ABS sensor tip and grooves in reluctor ring. I am able to clean those thoroughly.
I'm trying to buy new front dust shields which have a hole for ABS sensor to pass thru to attach to hub. Haven't located on-line. I can call local Volvo dealer Monday.
I have shields for 240 without ABS. I can drill a neat hole in the right place. Before I remove everything to get access I'd like to know if this altered/drilled dust shield will fit. I have two in hand - Volvo Brake Dust Shield Front - Genuine Volvo 1272469 for 240, 242, 244, 245, 262, 264, 265 w/o ABS.

I can do the whole brake job this PM if the drilled parts will work. I have to be able to move the 245 tonite so I can get my truck out to work tomorrow.

ANY HELP & ADVICE GREATLY APPRECIATED ASAP!

No success from 3 parts suppliers and local Volvo dealer for obtaining the rare and out of production shields for 240 w ABS, So I drilled 2 new holes in each of the non ABS brake dust shields to match the locations on the '92 245 w ABS - one is 1 1/16" diam for ABS sensor, and the second is 5/16" diam for the third shield mounting bolt. I also had to slightly trim back the edges where the caliper mounts. Got a good, flat, full contact fit. I lightly coated both sides of BDS w brush-on rubberized undercoat and let it dry before installing. I also had to scavenge from a parts car the c. 3" diam raised ring w flat flange that has three bolt mounting holes in the same alignment w BDS. This surrounds and shields the inner bearing seal. I coated it w undercoat also.
I cleaned everything, including all the grooves in the reluctor wheel. One side is finished, 2nd nearly done. I'll test drive tomorrow.
FAQ was very helpful, esp noting several other places in ABS system to check for corrosion and elec faults.

You are now the official expert on cleaning and ABS repair!
Good job

Phil

thanks, Phil, As I'm learning, I'll share. I bought 2 new ABS reluctor signal rings from FCPEuro. I've cleaned the existing steel reluctors of crumbled dust shields plus brushed and scraped and persuaded accumulated dirt and their own rust off w WD-40 and spray brake cleaner. They appear physically undamaged, with a light surface coating of oxidation/rust. The grooves are uniformly deep and clean. They are quite diff from the 2 new alum alloy reluctors I have in hand.
I've watched 4 YouTube vids on reluctor maint & replacement. My now clean ones look good to leave in place and continue using. ABS sensors cleaned up well too. So I'm gonna take the chance of saving more labor to swap in new, and I'll reinstall the hubs w old reluctors. I've cleaned and repacked the wheel bearings, wire wheeled and beltsanded the rotors & cleared their ventilation slots,installed new calipers, and I'm almost ready to test run.
As noted & recommended in FAQ I'll check all electric wiring and connectors, including the sensor on top of the diff for rr wheels. I'm hoping my ABS system now will activate and operate correctly. I'm expecting the ABS warning light will go out and I'll be able to pass NYS Safety Inspection.
I've put in many more hrs than I expected on my "new" brick. Lots of rust but no areas of severe damage. PO let this car sit and drove his flashier Volvo. I think they use a lot of road salt next door in CT where this car lived. It eats up thin sheet steel.

You may want to use a grommet in the hole.

yes they will work with drilled hole in correct location