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2002 VOLVO S80
2.9L I6•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•B6294S
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C0135high severityChassis

Brake Rotor Temperature Excessive

on 2002 Volvo S80 2.9L I6 · AWD

What this code means

The brake rotor temperature sensor or calculation indicates brake temperature exceeds safe limits.

Symptoms

  • Brake fade warning
  • Reduced braking performance
  • Brake smell
  • Brake warning light
  • ABS intervention increased

Common causes

  • Aggressive driving downhill
  • Seized brake caliper
  • Dragging brake pad
  • Brake fluid boiling
  • Undersized brakes for vehicle load

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check all four rotors for discoloration indicating overheating
  2. Inspect calipers for seized pistons or slides
  3. Check brake pad contact pattern
  4. Verify brake fluid boiling point with refractometer
  5. Check for dragging brakes by spinning wheels

Repair notes

Identify and correct the cause of overheating. Replace fluid if boiling point is low. Service seized calipers.

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