Brake Pedal Question

[Voldog]

04 XC70. My brake pedal has always been engaging lower than my Honda. Like past the halfway point. Not sure if this is normal for Volvos. I flushed the brake fluid maybe 3 years ago. It got a bit better but still engaging lower than I prefer. Does everyone else have the same situation? Could this mean that the master cylinder maybe worn out? Or brake booster maybe? Thanks in advance.

[Astro14]

The XC 70 has always had a bit more pedal travel than other cars. However, it is a very common mistake to get the caliper return spring, mounted incorrectly, leading to a soft pedal and excess travel.

Search for threads on this, and make certain that your springs are correctly installed in the caliper.

[Voldog]

Hmmm....now I have to check if I actually have the springs. I don't remember putting any like that in when I worked on it last. But it's been a while.

Update: The caliper return springs are there and installed properly.

[goldxc70]

I noticed the same thing as you when I first started driving Volvo. However, I've never had a problem and have been able to brake satisfactorily in all conditions. On occasions visitors have driven my car, some have commented on the brake travel but nobody complained about the stopping power.

As to @Astro14 comment about the brake spring, I made that mistake once many years ago but never again