You can replace a strut insert on RWD McPherson suspension Volvo without cracking open brake lines and removing it and from the car.

Removing the strut assembly from the RWD Volvo requires cracking open the brake line between the inner fender brake line plate and the strut assembly.

Do NOT screw around with braking. Do NOT use the brake pedal to bleed brakes.

A better method of bleeding brake using the brake pedal exists placing 2"x3" section under the brake pedal to limit brake pedal travel. You need an assistant to open on press down and close before release. You do this as air will get sucked into the brake system through the caliper bleeder nipple to brake caliper thread interface.

Use DOT4 brake fluid ONLY. You can use DOT3 yet the formation is decades old. DOT4 provide better protection as the brake fluid absorbs atmospheric moisture and darkens over time.

Why we use the pressure power bleeder that Motive makes.

Anyhoo, you have ABS if you have (within red square):


You can follow the brake caliper nipple bleed order whether using the terrible brake pedal method or the pressure bleeder fluid method like what Motive makes.

The ABS brake master cylinder is different from the non-ABS master cylinder. I read articles that you cannot find the ABS master cylinder for sale. I read how others use the non-ABS master cylinder with the ABS braking system.

Inspect the flexible brake lines. If these are cracked severaly that uyou can see the hard nylon line core (black), replace these. The effort can suck. See Dave Barton's site and get SK or better brand line wrenches.

240 brake bleed order not ABS:



Volvo 240 ABS brake bleed order as Dave Barton's website helps millions of Volvo 240 owners. Billions of them!

https://www.240turbo.com/volvo240bigbrakes.html#bleeding



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