1993 Volvo 240 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 Volvo 240 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 1993 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) uses a control unit, hydraulic modulator, transient surge protector, front speed sensors and a speedometer sensor to control wheel lock-up. The control unit receives vehicle speed, wheel speed and wheel acceleration information from the sensors, then sends the information to the hydraulic modulator. The hydraulic modulator uses this information to ensure correct hydraulic pr...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 Volvo 240 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> 240, 940 & 960 -> 850
Vehicle: 1993 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS

240, 940 & 960

A diaphragm type pressure bleeder should be used to bleed system. Bleed system with wheels on vehicle.

  • Raise vehicle and fill brake fluid reservoir to MAX mark.
  • Install automatic filler cap.
  • Use only upper nipple for bleeding vehicles equipped with Multi-Link.
  • Begin by bleeding one of rear wheels as follows:
    • Connect bleeder tool to one of the bleed nipples. Connect bleeder unit.
    • Connect air hose to other side of unit.
    • Open bleed nipple and close it when no bubbles remain in fluid flowing out.
  • Repeat procedure on other rear wheel and both front wheels. On front wheels, o...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 Volvo 240 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Microprocessor Radios
Vehicle: 1993 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS

Microprocessor Radios

On models equipped with microprocessor radios, always switch...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 Volvo 240 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> 240 -> 850 -> 940 & 960 -> Front -> Rear -> Removal & Overhaul
Vehicle: 1993 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS

Front

Removal & Overhaul
240
  • Raise vehicle and remove wheels.
  • Disconnect brake lines. Before loosening mounting bolts, loosen all bleeder screws.
  • Remove caliper mounting bolts and remove caliper. Do not loosen bridge bolts.
  • Remove retaining ring and rubber dust cover from each caliper piston, Fig. . Place a thick piece of wood between pistons and apply air pressure to brake line connection of caliper to blow pistons out. Remove seals. The caliper must not be separated or leaks may result after reassembly.
  • Coat pistons and cylinders with brake fluid before assembling.
  • Install seals in c...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 Volvo 240 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description
Vehicle: 1993 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS

The function of hydraulic brake system is to transmit pressure from the master cylinder to caliper pistons. The system will operate properly if fluid is tight and brake fluid cannot be compressed. Normally, brake fluid cannot be compressed. If however the fluid overheats sufficiently it can partially change to a vapor form. Vapor can be compressed and since the master cylinder has a specific volume with which to build up pressure, the compression of vapor can result in excess brake pedal travel before the system has time to develop adequate braking pressure.

Brake fluid is h...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 Volvo 240 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> 240, 940 & 960 -> 850 -> Parking Brake Shoes, Replace -> Parking Brake, Adjust
Vehicle: 1993 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS

Parking Brake Shoes, Replace

  • Loosen parking brake cable adjusting screw. Refer to " Parking Brake Adjustment."
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
  • Remove caliper.
  • Remove brake disc, then remove brake shoe springs, brake shoes and adjuster, if applicable. On some models, it may be necessary to work through holes in axle shaft flange to gain access to springs.
  • Before assembly, apply a thin layer of heat resistant graphite grease, or equivalent, on brake shoe sliding surface.
  • Instal...

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