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posted by  lucid on  Wed Mar 17 13:51 CST 2004
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If you are going to open any brake lines, don't bother trying to seal the MC to stop the drips. Here is a better way —

You can absolutely Stop Brake Fluid Loss from any and all open lines by blocking the brake pedal depressed about an inch or so. Disconnect the battery to keep brake lights off.

I've been using this method on '80s 240s (non-ABS) for several years now—after learning it from an independent Volvo specialist. I made up a wooden prop that hooks to the bottom edge of the pedal and bears against the 240 seat adjuster bar. It's handy for checking brake lights too.




--
Bruce Young
'93 940-NA (current) — 240s (one V8) — 140s — 122s — since '63.






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