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Mysterious Brake Failure Light: 1987 Volvo 245 GL 200

posted by  onlyVolvo on  Mon Dec 31 01:00 CST 2012
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I own a 1987 Volvo 245 GL. Periodically, a red 'Brake Failure' light illuminates on the dashboard. I checked all brake pads, all hydraulic brake calipers, master cylinder, and hydraulic brake fluid reservoir. Everything is in order and the brakes appear to work fine. I have been unable to determine why the 'Brake Failure' light goes on sporadically. I would greatly appreciate any advice. Are there any sesnors that perhaps detect a spongy master cylinder or other brake component? The brake pedal periodically travels too far when the brakes are applied... pumping the pedal works fine and there are no fluid leaks.

Thanks in advance for any ideas!

OnlyVolvo






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