Electrical Handbrake question

hancym · Apr 15th, 2018, 22:56

Having on a couple of occasions pushed the handbrake a little to early in a rolling stop I'm quite miffed and how sharply the electronics slams on the anchors. With all the monitoring that goes on inside the XC60 I'm surprised Volvo haven't made this a gradual process unless the car is completely stationary.

This then lead me to wonder, what happens if for some reason or perhaps a mental aberration, one should inadvertently engage the electrical handbrake at higher speeds, for example 5 or 10 mph. Surely the car doesn't lock the wheels and has the intelligence to realise its not a safe thing to do.

Doe anyone have an answer?

Chief inspector · Apr 16th, 2018, 08:05

I’m pretty sure it will not engage at higher speeds, its not designed to be used to stop the vehicle, just to stop it from moving again.

Whiterdesign · Apr 16th, 2018, 17:17

The handbrake can be used as an emergency stop in case the normal brakes fail.
It needs to be held in the on position for this to happen. Don’t know at what speed this is enabled at but probably over about 5 mph. Under that it probably works as a normal handbrake. I’m sure someone on here will know more.

hancym · Apr 17th, 2018, 22:39

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Originally Posted by Whiterdesign

The handbrake can be used as an emergency stop in case the normal brakes fail.
It needs to be held in the on position for this to happen. Don’t know at what speed this is enabled at but probably over about 5 mph. Under that it probably works as a normal handbrake. I’m sure someone on here will know more.

I'd be interested to know more if anyone can enlighten me?

MikeGMT · Apr 18th, 2018, 01:56

While stationary the EPB works on the rear wheels, once in motion all 4 wheels are braked as if you were using the foot brake until almost stationary, when it reverts back to rear wheels only. In an emergency the EPB can be used by keeping the button depressed, when released the braking stops. At high speed a warning alarm is sounded.

Apr 15th, 2018, 22:56	#1
hancym Master Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwich	Electrical Handbrake question Having on a couple of occasions pushed the handbrake a little to early in a rolling stop I'm quite miffed and how sharply the electronics slams on the anchors. With all the monitoring that goes on inside the XC60 I'm surprised Volvo haven't made this a gradual process unless the car is completely stationary. This then lead me to wonder, what happens if for some reason or perhaps a mental aberration, one should inadvertently engage the electrical handbrake at higher speeds, for example 5 or 10 mph. Surely the car doesn't lock the wheels and has the intelligence to realise its not a safe thing to do. Doe anyone have an answer?

Apr 16th, 2018, 08:05	#2
Chief inspector Master Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2022 08:02 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Global Village	I’m pretty sure it will not engage at higher speeds, its not designed to be used to stop the vehicle, just to stop it from moving again. __________________ 2018 V90 Momentum Pro

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Whiterdesign Master Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2024 20:23 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	The handbrake can be used as an emergency stop in case the normal brakes fail. It needs to be held in the on position for this to happen. Don’t know at what speed this is enabled at but probably over about 5 mph. Under that it probably works as a normal handbrake. I’m sure someone on here will know more. __________________ XC60 MY 2018.5 D4 Inscription Pro Pine Grey with Xenium pack,Intellisafe pro, keyless drive, Apple CarPlay, temp spare wheel, heated rear seats, towbar and tinted windows

Apr 18th, 2018, 01:56	#5
MikeGMT VOC Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 10:31 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kingston upon Hull, E.Yorks.	While stationary the EPB works on the rear wheels, once in motion all 4 wheels are braked as if you were using the foot brake until almost stationary, when it reverts back to rear wheels only. In an emergency the EPB can be used by keeping the button depressed, when released the braking stops. At high speed a warning alarm is sounded.

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