Brakes: - 03 XC70 rear back plate

ianpomfret · Jan 23rd, 2018, 16:57

Had an MOT failure on parking brake efficiency and discovered shoe spring locating lug has gone! As this is attached to back plate need to fit new back plate, will fit new discs at same time. Having problems locating any articles on this task. Can anyone advise if this is relatively straight forward or does it involve removing drive shafts etc?

cheshired5 · Jan 23rd, 2018, 17:31

I'd be surprised if the driveshafts need to be touched.
There's a pretty comprehensive handbrake overhaul tutorial on my YouTube channel.

ianpomfret · Jan 24th, 2018, 09:19

Thanks cheshired5, that's good news! Had a quick look handbrake overhaul video but unfortunately doesn't go as far as back plate removal.

raleigh753 · Jan 24th, 2018, 15:56

Just done both of my back plates on the rear on my 2005 model XC70 before Christmas. I just cut the old ones off and slightly bent the new ones to get them over the hubs and then re straightened them . Didn't even crack any paint ! A very easy job

Jan 23rd, 2018, 16:57	#1
ianpomfret New Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2023 18:37 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Selby	03 XC70 rear back plate Had an MOT failure on parking brake efficiency and discovered shoe spring locating lug has gone! As this is attached to back plate need to fit new back plate, will fit new discs at same time. Having problems locating any articles on this task. Can anyone advise if this is relatively straight forward or does it involve removing drive shafts etc?

Jan 23rd, 2018, 17:31	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	I'd be surprised if the driveshafts need to be touched. There's a pretty comprehensive handbrake overhaul tutorial on my YouTube channel. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

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Jan 24th, 2018, 09:19	#3
ianpomfret New Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2023 18:37 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Selby	Thanks cheshired5, that's good news! Had a quick look handbrake overhaul video but unfortunately doesn't go as far as back plate removal.

Jan 24th, 2018, 15:56	#4
raleigh753 Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2022 07:05 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Leicester	Just done both of my back plates on the rear on my 2005 model XC70 before Christmas. I just cut the old ones off and slightly bent the new ones to get them over the hubs and then re straightened them . Didn't even crack any paint ! A very easy job

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