Handbrake cable question

pont · Nov 24th, 2019, 15:51

My offside rear wheel was smelly hot the other day after 20 miles cruising. Its 60k since I did the handbrake shoes so I armed myself with a new genuine set and springs, and fitted them today.
However.... suspected damaged shoes were in fact fine, though worn. Wheel hub is still getting hot and there is still some friction with wheel off ground and handbrake not applied, not coming from the caliper pads.

So, as I am a bit disabled, that is where my abilities stop, as I think its the handbrake cable, an awkward little job. But just before I take it to my local volvo dealer - who seem rather good btw, Is there any way to check the offside cable for binding, that can by done from the hub ?

Question is for reason of poverty.

Joe Harding · Nov 24th, 2019, 16:47

Handbrake cable replacement is quite easy. I’ve done two. I have a spare used but good set I’m willing to let you have if you want to drive 35 mikes south to collect them.

Brendan W · Nov 24th, 2019, 17:56

If you remove the centre console and get eyes on the equaliser bar, operate the lever, it should be fairly obvious if one cable is sticking too far forward.

smk70 · Nov 24th, 2019, 17:58

Check the rear brake caliper isnt sticking .This is usually what causes a binding brake.

Joe Harding · Nov 24th, 2019, 20:03

The V70 uses a separate shoe-drum system

Clan · Nov 24th, 2019, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by smk70

Check the rear brake caliper isnt sticking .This is usually what causes a binding brake.

indeed and an overheated disc turns an orange colour ...

bkulcsar · Nov 24th, 2019, 20:20

Here is a great video about replacing the handbrake cables:
https://youtu.be/FTLZuz70nEk

apersson850 · Nov 27th, 2019, 14:51

I've done that too. It's some work to get it in and out, but not that bad. Assuming you have the car on a lift.

pierremcalpine · Nov 27th, 2019, 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendan W

If you remove the centre console and get eyes on the equaliser bar, operate the lever, it should be fairly obvious if one cable is sticking too far forward.

2nd above. With centre console raised (don't even need to take off) you will be able to see the "T" junction where the one cable connects to two separate cables. if the T goes off kilter when the lever is pulled that means one side is giving and the other is frozen.

reggit · Nov 27th, 2019, 15:51

Sounds like the caliper has a sticking piston, causing the brake to stick partially on.
Can be taken apart and repaired, usually corrosion causing the seals to swell and prevent the piston retracting.

If it is that, the quickest way is to put a refurbished caliper on.

Nov 24th, 2019, 15:51	#1
pont Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 18:57 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: worcester	Handbrake cable question My offside rear wheel was smelly hot the other day after 20 miles cruising. Its 60k since I did the handbrake shoes so I armed myself with a new genuine set and springs, and fitted them today. However.... suspected damaged shoes were in fact fine, though worn. Wheel hub is still getting hot and there is still some friction with wheel off ground and handbrake not applied, not coming from the caliper pads. So, as I am a bit disabled, that is where my abilities stop, as I think its the handbrake cable, an awkward little job. But just before I take it to my local volvo dealer - who seem rather good btw, Is there any way to check the offside cable for binding, that can by done from the hub ? Question is for reason of poverty.

Nov 24th, 2019, 16:47	#2
Joe Harding Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:11 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol	Handbrake cable replacement is quite easy. I’ve done two. I have a spare used but good set I’m willing to let you have if you want to drive 35 mikes south to collect them. __________________ "The more people I meet the more I like my God."

Nov 24th, 2019, 20:03	#5
Joe Harding Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:11 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol	The V70 uses a separate shoe-drum system __________________ "The more people I meet the more I like my God."

Nov 24th, 2019, 20:20	#7
bkulcsar Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 21:09 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Transylvania	Handbrake cable replacement tutorial Here is a great video about replacing the handbrake cables: https://youtu.be/FTLZuz70nEk __________________ V70 D5 2002 Manual 577.000 km (358.000 miles)

Nov 27th, 2019, 15:51	#10
reggit Premier Member Last Online: May 30th, 2024 17:52 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Sounds like the caliper has a sticking piston, causing the brake to stick partially on. Can be taken apart and repaired, usually corrosion causing the seals to swell and prevent the piston retracting. If it is that, the quickest way is to put a refurbished caliper on. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Nov 24th, 2019, 17:56	#3
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	If you remove the centre console and get eyes on the equaliser bar, operate the lever, it should be fairly obvious if one cable is sticking too far forward.

Nov 24th, 2019, 17:58	#4
smk70 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 16:46 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lincoln	Check the rear brake caliper isnt sticking .This is usually what causes a binding brake.

Nov 27th, 2019, 14:51	#8
apersson850 Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:30 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Traryd View Photos By: apersson850	I've done that too. It's some work to get it in and out, but not that bad. Assuming you have the car on a lift.

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