Electronic Parking Brake reset

Peacocksean · Jun 15th, 2018, 10:12

Does anyone know how to reset the electronic parking brake on an S90 without having to plug it into VIDA at a dealership following brake pad replacement? I have been quoted over £400 to replace front and rear pads. I normally replace brake parts myself but need instructions to reset the EPB. Thanks in advance for any help.

techwatcher · Jun 15th, 2018, 12:47

I doubt that you can reset the electronic parking brake without VIDA.

£400 to replace just pads does seem excessive - or does the £400 include discs also?

Philip Fisher · Jun 15th, 2018, 13:34

I might be wrong but I read a method on here a while back regarding this very problem (although maybe not an S90). Something to do with disconnecting the battery and winding back the adjuster. It was with pictures I think. Parking brakes have been around for a while so I think the basic principles will apply to your S90. Try and search or look in technical articles. Cheers. Philip.

nu11eaf · Jun 15th, 2018, 14:47

Volvo quote £200 to change front pads and £165 to change the rear pads in their service price list, and £140 to change wiper blades. £140? Probably plus VAT.

Philip Fisher · Jun 15th, 2018, 17:32

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Originally Posted by nu11eaf

Volvo quote £200 to change front pads and £165 to change the rear pads in their service price list, and £140 to change wiper blades. £140? Probably plus VAT.

140 for wiper blades? Really? How much is the part only?

nu11eaf · Jun 15th, 2018, 18:00

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Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

140 for wiper blades? Really? How much is the part only?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-A29...YAAOSwd0ha40S5

Probably about £45 from Volvo plus fitting labour charge.

1monkey600 · Jun 16th, 2018, 17:43

If it is similar or the same as the v/xc70 then you should be able to do it with a couple of wires with female spade connectors at one end of each. You can use a spare car battery or even a small 9v battery. I even carry a couple of wires and small battery in the car now so that I can still move the car if it won't re-start for any reason.

If you are wary of that method then the example thread points to a video showing how to do it manually ( the official volvo way), on an xc70, when you don't have access to VIDA.
Several recent threads in the 07-16 v/xc70 section. E.g.
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=282366

1monkey600 · Jun 16th, 2018, 17:45

You need the VIDA or one of the following methods BEFORE changing the pads, it resets itself next time you apply the EPB.
If it is similar or the same system as the v/xc70 then you should be able to do it with a couple of wires with female spade connectors at one end of each. You can use a spare car battery or even a small 9v battery. I even carry a couple of wires and small battery in the car now so that I can still move the car if it won't re-start for any reason.

If you are wary of that method then the example thread points to a video showing how to do it manually ( the official volvo way), on an xc70, when you don't have access to VIDA.
Several recent threads in the 07-16 v/xc70 section. E.g.
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=282366

Jun 15th, 2018, 10:12	#1
Peacocksean New Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2022 12:35 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Hull	Electronic Parking Brake reset Does anyone know how to reset the electronic parking brake on an S90 without having to plug it into VIDA at a dealership following brake pad replacement? I have been quoted over £400 to replace front and rear pads. I normally replace brake parts myself but need instructions to reset the EPB. Thanks in advance for any help. __________________ MY 2017, S90 D4 Inscription, Savile grey, Charcoal, Winter plus, BLIS.

Jun 15th, 2018, 13:34	#3
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:28 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	I might be wrong but I read a method on here a while back regarding this very problem (although maybe not an S90). Something to do with disconnecting the battery and winding back the adjuster. It was with pictures I think. Parking brakes have been around for a while so I think the basic principles will apply to your S90. Try and search or look in technical articles. Cheers. Philip. __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

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nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:03 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Volvo quote £200 to change front pads and £165 to change the rear pads in their service price list, and £140 to change wiper blades. £140? Probably plus VAT. Last edited by nu11eaf; Jun 15th, 2018 at 16:08.

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Jun 15th, 2018, 12:47	#2
techwatcher Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:13 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Greater Manchester	I doubt that you can reset the electronic parking brake without VIDA. £400 to replace just pads does seem excessive - or does the £400 include discs also?

Jun 16th, 2018, 17:43	#7
1monkey600 Senior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2021 11:48 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Swansea	If it is similar or the same as the v/xc70 then you should be able to do it with a couple of wires with female spade connectors at one end of each. You can use a spare car battery or even a small 9v battery. I even carry a couple of wires and small battery in the car now so that I can still move the car if it won't re-start for any reason. If you are wary of that method then the example thread points to a video showing how to do it manually ( the official volvo way), on an xc70, when you don't have access to VIDA. Several recent threads in the 07-16 v/xc70 section. E.g. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=282366

Jun 16th, 2018, 17:45	#8
1monkey600 Senior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2021 11:48 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Swansea	You need the VIDA or one of the following methods BEFORE changing the pads, it resets itself next time you apply the EPB. If it is similar or the same system as the v/xc70 then you should be able to do it with a couple of wires with female spade connectors at one end of each. You can use a spare car battery or even a small 9v battery. I even carry a couple of wires and small battery in the car now so that I can still move the car if it won't re-start for any reason. If you are wary of that method then the example thread points to a video showing how to do it manually ( the official volvo way), on an xc70, when you don't have access to VIDA. Several recent threads in the 07-16 v/xc70 section. E.g. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=282366

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