2000 V40 dealer says non volvo break pads cause break warning light

The red Break warning light comes on at least once or twice a day then
goes out after a day or two. My dealer says that it's because there are
non volvo rear break pads installed. Sounds like an attempt to avoid
warranty service to me. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Break
fluid is topped up and the pads are only 3 months old.

 

By itself, that comment is absolute nonsense. Ask the dealer to
clarify - wrong parts, poor installation, etc. What did the people
who installed the brakes say?

 

Thank you Steve S for the reply.

They are the correct pads for the V40, just not made and installed by
Volvo. They are installed properly and have been working fine for 6
Months. The dealer disconnected the battery, I guess to reset something
internal. I could tell because i had to re-enter the security code for
the radio and the clock was wrong. He then said that non-Volvo pads
would wreck the rotors. Gave me back the car and said that everything
checked out OK. The light is now on all the time. I could use some help
on how to approach them next time in for this.

 

Have them replace the reservoir for the master cylinder the brake fluid
level sensor is built in & is causing your complaint if your car is under 4
years from the delivery date & the mileage is less then 50,000 miles then
this repair should be covered under warranty

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