New V70 Electronic Handbrake

Gary M · Jan 14th, 2009, 19:33

I recently took delivery of a new V70 R Design

I have expereinced instances on several occasions where the handbrake has released itself.

Has any other member heard of this before and a possible cure as my dealer cannot find any faults??

Clan · Jan 14th, 2009, 19:50

What exactly happened? The handbrake is designed to wind itself on harder after 15 mins to compensate for any disc cooling and contracting ...

Dave Brown · Jan 14th, 2009, 20:34

Gary,
As clan said, what circumstances is it happening and without it sounding patronising, you know it has an automatic release?
Dave

Clan · Jan 14th, 2009, 20:55

only an automatic release when you are wearing the seat belt , surprisingly people still drive without seat belts ... !

dodgyken · Jan 15th, 2009, 13:10

I can never workout when it automatically releases and when it doesn't.

I use it as a manual handbrake!

Clan · Jan 15th, 2009, 18:29

it automaticaly releases when you have your seat belt on , are stopped , and just as the accelerator pedal starts to move ...

Gary M · Jan 22nd, 2009, 18:03

I know about having to wear the seat belt etc. but it seems to have a mind of its own and will release sometimes if I am wearing the belt or not???!!!

dodgyken · Jan 23rd, 2009, 11:47

For fun - park nose downhill - seatbelt on - select reverse - throttle - wheelspin

Stupid electronic handbrake

Clan · Jan 23rd, 2009, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by dodgyken

For fun - park nose downhill - seatbelt on - select reverse - throttle - wheelspin

I dont think so :-)

Just imagine what you have, in effect a Porsche 911 when reversing ie the best traction configuration in the business , rear engine rear wheel drive ;-)

Sandancer · Jan 30th, 2009, 20:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary M

I recently took delivery of a new V70 R Design

I have expereinced instances on several occasions where the handbrake has released itself.

Has any other member heard of this before and a possible cure as my dealer cannot find any faults??

Mine went the other way and won't release automatically especially if trying to reverse, again the dealer couldn't find a fault, worrying on a 3 month old car

Jan 14th, 2009, 19:33	#1
Gary M New Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2009 18:03 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wirral	New V70 Electronic Handbrake I recently took delivery of a new V70 R Design I have expereinced instances on several occasions where the handbrake has released itself. Has any other member heard of this before and a possible cure as my dealer cannot find any faults??

Jan 14th, 2009, 19:50	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	What exactly happened? The handbrake is designed to wind itself on harder after 15 mins to compensate for any disc cooling and contracting ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jan 14th, 2009, 20:34	#3
Dave Brown Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2011 21:52 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Wales	Gary, As clan said, what circumstances is it happening and without it sounding patronising, you know it has an automatic release? Dave __________________ Oops no Volvo's any more

Jan 14th, 2009, 20:55	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	only an automatic release when you are wearing the seat belt , surprisingly people still drive without seat belts ... ! __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jan 15th, 2009, 18:29	#6
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	it automaticaly releases when you have your seat belt on , are stopped , and just as the accelerator pedal starts to move ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jan 15th, 2009, 13:10	#5
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	I can never workout when it automatically releases and when it doesn't. I use it as a manual handbrake!

Jan 22nd, 2009, 18:03	#7
Gary M New Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2009 18:03 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wirral	I know about having to wear the seat belt etc. but it seems to have a mind of its own and will release sometimes if I am wearing the belt or not???!!!

Jan 23rd, 2009, 11:47	#8
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	For fun - park nose downhill - seatbelt on - select reverse - throttle - wheelspin Stupid electronic handbrake

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