S60 Brakes: - Handbrake

jon0881 · Sep 6th, 2007, 13:02

Hi,

When you apply the handbrake on my s60and release the foot brake, the car rolls back a bit then rocks. On a hill this cant be good for the car right?

Im fairlysure that this shouldn't be happening but have seen it on other cars. Is it an easy fix?

Regards

Jon

blues60 · Sep 6th, 2007, 13:14

They all do it. The cars have an inboard handbrake system which has a set of shoes which are seperate from the discs and pads. The rear discs and pads only work on the foot brake and the handbrake works the shoes on the inner part of the hub/disc.

jon0881 · Sep 6th, 2007, 14:35

It feels freaky and that if there was a strong enough rock it would damage something. Im sure ive never had it on the S60 at work but i cant remember parking on a hill with it.

hobbyhorse · Sep 6th, 2007, 16:12

Try taking your car on Eurostar - they park the cars really tight on there; my heart nearly stopped last week as our V70 rocked back towards the following vehicle as the train moved off (didn`t quite touch)

Paul Clifton · Sep 6th, 2007, 21:39

They all do it right back to 140's it's normal for this type of system. Basically it is caused by the movemement of the shoes on the backplates when locked (handbrake on) to the drum. It is not faulty you can't fix it.

Paul.

Viper_7 · Sep 6th, 2007, 23:26

Just remember to always travel with extra pair's of under pants. After three years of ownership, I still catches me out!! Must roll a good 1/4 foot easy!

Vipes

Sep 6th, 2007, 13:02	#1
jon0881 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2013 15:26 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: skelmersdale	Handbrake Hi, When you apply the handbrake on my s60and release the foot brake, the car rolls back a bit then rocks. On a hill this cant be good for the car right? Im fairlysure that this shouldn't be happening but have seen it on other cars. Is it an easy fix? Regards Jon

Sep 6th, 2007, 13:14	#2
blues60 My car is blue Last Online: Nov 8th, 2007 19:34 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sussex	They all do it. The cars have an inboard handbrake system which has a set of shoes which are seperate from the discs and pads. The rear discs and pads only work on the foot brake and the handbrake works the shoes on the inner part of the hub/disc. __________________ Ford Focus C-Max 2.0 TDCi Ghia.

Sep 6th, 2007, 16:12	#4
hobbyhorse Premier Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2015 21:30 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Billericay	Handbrake Try taking your car on Eurostar - they park the cars really tight on there; my heart nearly stopped last week as our V70 rocked back towards the following vehicle as the train moved off (didn`t quite touch)

Sep 6th, 2007, 21:39	#5
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	H'brk They all do it right back to 140's it's normal for this type of system. Basically it is caused by the movemement of the shoes on the backplates when locked (handbrake on) to the drum. It is not faulty you can't fix it. Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

Sep 6th, 2007, 23:26	#6
Viper_7 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2013 17:33 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York	Just remember to always travel with extra pair's of under pants. After three years of ownership, I still catches me out!! Must roll a good 1/4 foot easy! Vipes __________________ S60 D5 SE 2004 Titanium Grey Winter Pack Mods: Volvo Tax disc holder - increases power output by 5% Child Seat Rear and side Volvo fitted blinds. Tree Sap from May - July. Removed at least 46 cup holders for weight reduction.

Sep 6th, 2007, 14:35	#3
jon0881 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2013 15:26 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: skelmersdale	It feels freaky and that if there was a strong enough rock it would damage something. Im sure ive never had it on the S60 at work but i cant remember parking on a hill with it.

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