Handbrake shoes preventing wheel going back on

ACJJ619 · Jan 20th, 2019, 14:35

Hi guys,

I arrived at Tesco last night with the OSR squealing/burning like crazy, which was obviously a sticky brake.

I took the wheel off today but not without great difficulty - even with the handbrake off I couldn't rotate the wheel or get the disc off. It took me undoing the adjuster cog all the way before I could prise the disc off, and now it won't go back on. The shoes are still too far apart to get over the natural lip in the disc? Something to note is that I haven't touched the adjuster in the cabin - only the one on this wheel. Not sure if that matters?

What gives? Is there something else that's come unseated or something?

https://imgur.com/a/bB5MimU

Thank you!

DaveNP · Jan 20th, 2019, 14:40

That looks OK from the top side in the photo, can you do a photo from a similar angle but from below looking up.

volvo again · Jan 20th, 2019, 17:16

Make sure the shoes are properly seated especially in the lower fitting, this is the one that operates them when the handbrake is pulled, also undo the adjuster at the handbrake lever, then when the disc is back on, use the adjuster on the shoes, turn until the wheel locks on then back off 'til it moves freely, then re-adjust at the handbrake lever.
One cause may be that the brake lining is coming apart from the metal shoe, not uncommon, just had to replace mine because of this and there was still plenty of friction material left.
In theory, they should never wear away, unless you apply when still moving

John97Tdi · Jan 21st, 2019, 09:38

Hi, I'd check to see if you are getting any movement at the shoes when the handbrake is applied - I had something similar when one of the handbrake cables siezed. It could be that the cable is rusted/frayed in place and holding the brake shoes 'on'.

Hope this helps

John

volvo2 · Jan 21st, 2019, 11:07

I had a similar problem on my V70. It was caused by the handbrake cable being stiff and not retracting properly when the handbrake was released. I solved it by spraying silicon into the cable tubing while moving the cable itself back and forth. Not sure if this is a permanent solution.

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...92#post2479892

Jan 20th, 2019, 14:35	#1
ACJJ619 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 6th, 2020 09:39 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Reading	Handbrake shoes preventing wheel going back on Hi guys, I arrived at Tesco last night with the OSR squealing/burning like crazy, which was obviously a sticky brake. I took the wheel off today but not without great difficulty - even with the handbrake off I couldn't rotate the wheel or get the disc off. It took me undoing the adjuster cog all the way before I could prise the disc off, and now it won't go back on. The shoes are still too far apart to get over the natural lip in the disc? Something to note is that I haven't touched the adjuster in the cabin - only the one on this wheel. Not sure if that matters? What gives? Is there something else that's come unseated or something? https://imgur.com/a/bB5MimU Thank you! Last edited by ACJJ619; Jan 20th, 2019 at 14:42.

Jan 20th, 2019, 14:40	#2
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	That looks OK from the top side in the photo, can you do a photo from a similar angle but from below looking up. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Jan 20th, 2019, 17:16	#3
volvo again Master Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 12:04 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	Make sure the shoes are properly seated especially in the lower fitting, this is the one that operates them when the handbrake is pulled, also undo the adjuster at the handbrake lever, then when the disc is back on, use the adjuster on the shoes, turn until the wheel locks on then back off 'til it moves freely, then re-adjust at the handbrake lever. One cause may be that the brake lining is coming apart from the metal shoe, not uncommon, just had to replace mine because of this and there was still plenty of friction material left. In theory, they should never wear away, unless you apply when still moving

Jan 21st, 2019, 09:38	#4
John97Tdi Master Member Last Online: Today 20:05 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rochdale	Hi, I'd check to see if you are getting any movement at the shoes when the handbrake is applied - I had something similar when one of the handbrake cables siezed. It could be that the cable is rusted/frayed in place and holding the brake shoes 'on'. Hope this helps John

Jan 21st, 2019, 11:07	#5
volvo2 Master Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 12:25 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Evesham	I had a similar problem on my V70. It was caused by the handbrake cable being stiff and not retracting properly when the handbrake was released. I solved it by spraying silicon into the cable tubing while moving the cable itself back and forth. Not sure if this is a permanent solution. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...92#post2479892

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