Brake fluid issues

DionBullock · Apr 27th, 2016, 10:29

Hi all, I keep getting a recurring message on the dash of my 2009 V70 D5, saying my brake fluid is low, stop safely.... Thing is is, the reservoir is filled to the max level, it hasn't had replacement discs or pads and the brakes work and feel absolutely fine.

Is it a common issue for the sensor in the reservoir to go? Or will this happens if there's too much brake fluid in the reservoir?

Baffled?! Tried the search function but doesn't seem to be a common issue?

Many thanks!

daveyb · Apr 27th, 2016, 10:36

Does it happen when going round corners at all ?

DionBullock · Apr 27th, 2016, 12:01

It will come on and off at various times, but sharp corners or steep hills do seem to trigger the message to re appear.

Fluid level in reservoir seem normail. Weird.

daveyb · Apr 27th, 2016, 19:24

Yeah it is normally when going round corners and it comes on I would check the pads all round just in case

oragex · Apr 27th, 2016, 20:15

Is there an electrical connector to the reservoir? The level sensor might have failed. It can happen if the wire is pulled. It's what happens with the coolant reservoir sensor.

pierremcalpine · Apr 30th, 2016, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by oragex

Is there an electrical connector to the reservoir? The level sensor might have failed. It can happen if the wire is pulled. It's what happens with the coolant reservoir sensor.

does anyone remember the cryptic note that appears for those who have pad wear indicators installed? Could it be that this is what is happening here?

Apr 27th, 2016, 10:29	#1
DionBullock Volvo Nut Last Online: Apr 18th, 2022 17:42 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	Brake fluid issues Hi all, I keep getting a recurring message on the dash of my 2009 V70 D5, saying my brake fluid is low, stop safely.... Thing is is, the reservoir is filled to the max level, it hasn't had replacement discs or pads and the brakes work and feel absolutely fine. Is it a common issue for the sensor in the reservoir to go? Or will this happens if there's too much brake fluid in the reservoir? Baffled?! Tried the search function but doesn't seem to be a common issue? Many thanks!

Apr 27th, 2016, 20:15	#5
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Is there an electrical connector to the reservoir? The level sensor might have failed. It can happen if the wire is pulled. It's what happens with the coolant reservoir sensor. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Apr 27th, 2016, 10:36	#2
daveyb Senior Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 10:18 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Shields	Does it happen when going round corners at all ?

Apr 27th, 2016, 12:01	#3
DionBullock Volvo Nut Last Online: Apr 18th, 2022 17:42 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	It will come on and off at various times, but sharp corners or steep hills do seem to trigger the message to re appear. Fluid level in reservoir seem normail. Weird.

Apr 27th, 2016, 19:24	#4
daveyb Senior Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 10:18 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Shields	Yeah it is normally when going round corners and it comes on I would check the pads all round just in case

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