1990 240 DL "Brake Failure" Light and Excessive Pedal Tr

Ron Horgan · Post by **Ron Horgan** » 29 Oct 2012, 16:46

Thank you for the "Good Oil" especially billofdurham.

My daughters Volvo 240 Gl has stood for several years with little use and the brake warning light is now on.
No leaks and the brakes are soft.
Puzzled my mechanic but fluid has not been changed for years and moisture uptake is most likely cause.
Will now bleed and replace.
Again Thank you Ron

Post by **rgk** » 03 Nov 2012, 21:31

If brakes are firm when pedal is pumped, but slowly travels to floor when car is stopped (say at a red light), that is most certainly a leaking master cylinder.

Magoma · Post by **Magoma** » 19 May 2013, 12:01

RicksBrick wrote:The brake failure light came on in my 89 240DL recently. It turned out to be the brake junction box. I had it replaced, the light went out and have had no problems since.

May I use some led lights in my car ? Is it a good idea ?

Magoma · Post by **Magoma** » 28 Nov 2015, 05:43

I bought some extremely good led lights from http://www.marinesalvageantiques.com
I recommend it.