Brake fluid level

nskeates · Sep 21st, 2015, 10:32

V70 2011 d5

My brake fluid level warning message has come on even tho the level is up to max line in the tank. The only time it will go out for a couple of seconds if I break hard and the nose dips a bit.
Anybody got any ideas as its really annoying me having this large warning all of the time.

Thanks

Simon Jones · Sep 21st, 2015, 11:24

I'm not too familiar with the P3 models, but could it be that the warning light is also used to show when the brake wear sensors in the pads are coming into operation?

nskeates · Sep 21st, 2015, 11:54

I haven't got the handbook but will look at how warn the pads are.
Thanks

Simon Jones · Sep 21st, 2015, 12:41

The owners manual is online via Volvo website. It can be downloaded as a PDF or app for phone.

pierremcalpine · Sep 21st, 2015, 15:05

alternately if you do a search for some images of the front pads for your specific vehicle you'll either see that they have a wire and harness sticking out of the side of the pad (that would mean they do have wear sensors) or they don't (in which case your vehicle does not have any electronic sensors). That would of course not help in confirming that the pads are low but it might avoid having to check if they are not equipped with the sensors themselves.

daveyb · Sep 21st, 2015, 16:19

I prefer to check than trust a sensor for pads

nskeates · Sep 22nd, 2015, 18:35

Had a quick look at the pads and they are worn a bit so could need changing. I have noticed that if I push the brake pedal down with a little force whether moving or stationary the light goes out.

From reading a bit on the net the police spec cars have brake wear sensors (which mine is). When I look on the net for replacement pads it brings up the standard pads without sensors. How do I find a part number for a pad with sensors ?

Thanks

cheshired5 · Sep 22nd, 2015, 20:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by nskeates

How do I find a part number for a pad with sensors ?

Main dealer?

Sep 21st, 2015, 10:32	#1
nskeates Senior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2022 13:38 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: watford	Brake fluid level V70 2011 d5 My brake fluid level warning message has come on even tho the level is up to max line in the tank. The only time it will go out for a couple of seconds if I break hard and the nose dips a bit. Anybody got any ideas as its really annoying me having this large warning all of the time. Thanks

Sep 21st, 2015, 15:05	#5
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	alternately if you do a search for some images of the front pads for your specific vehicle you'll either see that they have a wire and harness sticking out of the side of the pad (that would mean they do have wear sensors) or they don't (in which case your vehicle does not have any electronic sensors). That would of course not help in confirming that the pads are low but it might avoid having to check if they are not equipped with the sensors themselves. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Sep 21st, 2015, 11:24	#2
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	I'm not too familiar with the P3 models, but could it be that the warning light is also used to show when the brake wear sensors in the pads are coming into operation?

Sep 21st, 2015, 11:54	#3
nskeates Senior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2022 13:38 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: watford	I haven't got the handbook but will look at how warn the pads are. Thanks

Sep 21st, 2015, 12:41	#4
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	The owners manual is online via Volvo website. It can be downloaded as a PDF or app for phone.

Sep 21st, 2015, 16:19	#6
daveyb Senior Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 10:18 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Shields	I prefer to check than trust a sensor for pads

Sep 22nd, 2015, 18:35	#7
nskeates Senior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2022 13:38 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: watford	Had a quick look at the pads and they are worn a bit so could need changing. I have noticed that if I push the brake pedal down with a little force whether moving or stationary the light goes out. From reading a bit on the net the police spec cars have brake wear sensors (which mine is). When I look on the net for replacement pads it brings up the standard pads without sensors. How do I find a part number for a pad with sensors ? Thanks

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