handbrake/cable woes - Page 4

ThomasG · Apr 26th, 2018, 22:22

true, but i picked it up when i was driving a Pug306, then vauxhall combo and f transit

something tells me that these may not be as durable

ThomasG · Apr 28th, 2018, 11:23

I have to give you this: these small bl**y springs that hold shoes..
They are tricky..

Also my little dilemma is sorted: I removed old pagid shoes, and fitted new pagid shoes..
At least I know that it had shoes changed at least once in its 17years life..

ThomasG · Apr 28th, 2018, 13:59

Done. Test drive.

And kick in the back with getting new tyres- just found out another rim has a crack, have to top up air weekly.. Luckily I have 3 spare rims, so I just need to get decent tyres..

aland · Apr 30th, 2018, 10:10

Did you just change the shoes, or fit adjusters also?
Another post about fitting adjusters on the XC90 page: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showp...48&postcount=8

GreenBrick · May 2nd, 2018, 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshired5

In my defence, I've already given my best possible advice (change everything with genuine or ATE) earlier in the thread and you're free to accept my suggestion in full, in part or not at all. It's only my opinion.
I've also made a YouTube video with nearly 80k views showing in detail how to change everything too so other than doing it for you, how much more helpful would you like me to be?

I have not subscribed to your vids, but will do, what is the youtube channel name?

Cheers.

cheshired5 · May 2nd, 2018, 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenBrick

I have not subscribed to your vids, but will do, what is the youtube channel name?

Cheers.

All of my videos are available by clicking here.

volvo2 · Dec 29th, 2018, 15:32

Just changed my rear pads, rotors, handbrake shoes and all springs - horrible job, especially getting the springs back on.

During the work I found that my offside handbrake cable was very stiff, stopping the shoes from retracting and so remaining against the drum. This had worn a lip inside the drum part of the disk, making getting it off a two hour job. As I did not have new cables, I disconnected the old ones and sprayed silicon down in the sleeves while working the cable back and forth (I did both sides just to be thorough). This seems to have solved the problem (shoes no longer rubbing on drum), although I read elsewhere that this may not be a permanent solution.

Anyone else done this? Did the problem return meaning you had to later replace the cables? I am hoping the problem is fixed but if not - how long I should leave it before replacing the cables.

ians · Jan 15th, 2019, 21:33

My handbrake wasnt very good even when I pulled the handbrake on hard it would not hold on a hill. I thought it was brake shoes. Having bought some OE shoes I decided I wasn't going to do it myself. I took it to a local garage who told me cable seized and using proper ramp took him a few hours due to it being seized. Total cost for this job brake cable and shoes fitted £120 with him supplying cable. He did say it was a battle and took hime around 4 hrs so I can imagine if I would have done it on my drive I would have got stuck and very cold. I think money well spent so my advice replace cable as well. Mine is a pleasure to use now,

Apr 26th, 2018, 22:22	#31
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	true, but i picked it up when i was driving a Pug306, then vauxhall combo and f transit something tells me that these may not be as durable __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

Apr 28th, 2018, 11:23	#32
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	I have to give you this: these small bl*y springs that hold shoes.. They are tricky.. Also my little dilemma is sorted: I removed old pagid shoes, and fitted new pagid shoes.. At least I know that it had shoes changed at least once in its 17years life.. __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles Last edited by ThomasG; Apr 28th, 2018 at 12:36.*

Apr 28th, 2018, 13:59	#33
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	Done. Test drive. And kick in the back with getting new tyres- just found out another rim has a crack, have to top up air weekly.. Luckily I have 3 spare rims, so I just need to get decent tyres.. __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

Apr 30th, 2018, 10:10	#34
aland Senior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 15:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Luton	Did you just change the shoes, or fit adjusters also? Another post about fitting adjusters on the XC90 page: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showp...48&postcount=8

Dec 29th, 2018, 15:32	#37
volvo2 Master Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 12:25 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Evesham	Just changed my rear pads, rotors, handbrake shoes and all springs - horrible job, especially getting the springs back on. During the work I found that my offside handbrake cable was very stiff, stopping the shoes from retracting and so remaining against the drum. This had worn a lip inside the drum part of the disk, making getting it off a two hour job. As I did not have new cables, I disconnected the old ones and sprayed silicon down in the sleeves while working the cable back and forth (I did both sides just to be thorough). This seems to have solved the problem (shoes no longer rubbing on drum), although I read elsewhere that this may not be a permanent solution. Anyone else done this? Did the problem return meaning you had to later replace the cables? I am hoping the problem is fixed but if not - how long I should leave it before replacing the cables.

Jan 15th, 2019, 21:33	#38
ians Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2023 15:17 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: burnley	My handbrake wasnt very good even when I pulled the handbrake on hard it would not hold on a hill. I thought it was brake shoes. Having bought some OE shoes I decided I wasn't going to do it myself. I took it to a local garage who told me cable seized and using proper ramp took him a few hours due to it being seized. Total cost for this job brake cable and shoes fitted £120 with him supplying cable. He did say it was a battle and took hime around 4 hrs so I can imagine if I would have done it on my drive I would have got stuck and very cold. I think money well spent so my advice replace cable as well. Mine is a pleasure to use now,

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