Terry1941
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- Joined
- Sep 9, 2020
- Location
- Federal Way, Washington
Hey, I purchased a 1984 Volvo 245 GL Wagon for my daughter to use (she's been driving for several years already). Was tinkering with replacing lights, signal flasher, v-belts, and today installing the OD bypass. I took it out for a drive around town (no open road around here) but it did shift good. after driving around for about 15 miles with everything working as it should I was doing about 40 braked to slow to make a lane change and the brakes felt very strange with caused a bit of alarm. I slowed down and crept to the signal and barely had any brakes. within a couple of blocks no brakes at all!! I used the emergency brake to stop. I crept back home using the e-brake. Upon arrival I looked at the fluid reservoir (it was full) and visible signs of problems but there was nothing amiss. Could anyone give me a clue as to what caused the brakes to fail so suddenly?? There were no indications prior to this drive that the brakes were a problem.
Also the wipers stopped working. They had displayed problems with staring and stopping, but now nothing. I purchased a new relay, which is said to be behind the driver kick plate, but there isn't one there? Any idea as to what would cause this and where to find the relay?
Thanks!
Also the wipers stopped working. They had displayed problems with staring and stopping, but now nothing. I purchased a new relay, which is said to be behind the driver kick plate, but there isn't one there? Any idea as to what would cause this and where to find the relay?
Thanks!