V70 Handbrake Adjustment.

volvonewbe · Jul 18th, 2006, 23:02

The handbrake on my recently purchased 2001 V70 has a long travel. Is there a means of adjustment. Apologies if this seems a rather simple question but I have not yet purchased my 'Haynes' manual!

Mike.

lawrenceblack · Jul 19th, 2006, 08:03

I am not sure that the V70 is the same as my 850.
The 850 has a drum and brake shoes which are only for the handbrake. At the top of the drum is a manual adjuster with a toothed wheel. If you stick a flat bladed screwdriver through one of the holes in the drum you can move the toothed wheel by moving the screwdriver up and down. The screwdriver goes in at the 12 o'clock postion. Can't remember if it is from the front or rear of the drum.

With the handbrake off, adjust the adjuster so that the drum - disc locks up. Back off several clicks. Repeat with other rear wheel. Handbrake should now be fine.

Regards

Jul 19th, 2006, 08:39

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Originally Posted by volvonewbe

The handbrake on my recently purchased 2001 V70 has a long travel. Is there a means of adjustment. Apologies if this seems a rather simple question but I have not yet purchased my 'Haynes' manual!

Mike.

If it's the same as an 850, jack up car and remove wheel (loosen nuts whilst car is on ground it's easier), adjustment hole is at top of drum/disk, let handbrake off (chock adjacent wheel as required for safety) use suitable screwdriver or adjustment tool and tighten knurled adjuster found at the 1200hrs position via aforementioned hole until the drum is locked up, recomendation is to then loosen off 5 notches but with trial and error 4 might suffice, spin the drum by hand and see if it's rubbing or binding, the main thing is not to have it too tight. There is an adjustment at the handbrake handle itself as well but all things being equal you shouldn't have to touch it.

regentred · Jul 19th, 2006, 11:38

There should be an adjuster in the armrest between the front seats, you need to flick the small plastic panel off to get at it. Adjust it with a 10mm?socket.

beaconsman · Jul 26th, 2011, 21:59

front adjustment is for cable play only..do it on the drums first then check efficiency.

Chris_Rogers · Jul 27th, 2011, 07:50

Have a look at the 2000> forum, search 'handbrake'.
Fitting new handbrake shoes would be a wise choice, if the linings come off the old ones it will be a very expensive problem.

Paul240480 · Jul 27th, 2011, 08:08

I think yours will the same set-up,
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=48594
Yes do the handbrake shoes too, if they have not been done it is only a matter of time before the linings separate from the shoe.

Chris_Rogers · Jul 27th, 2011, 09:06

No the 2000> are a different setup, if the handbrake linings come off then you need a new hub.

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ight=handbrake

JumboBeef · Jul 31st, 2012, 10:36

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Originally Posted by Chris_Rogers

No the 2000> are a different setup, if the handbrake linings come off then you need a new hub.

Sorry to be thick, but is 2000> BEFORE or AFTER 2000? I have a 2001 C70.

Also, does the 'different setup' mean pre or post 2000 cars have the expensive problem of needing a new hub if it all goes wrong?

JoeC · Jul 31st, 2012, 11:09

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Originally Posted by JumboBeef

Sorry to be thick, but is 2000> BEFORE or AFTER 2000? I have a 2001 C70.

Also, does the 'different setup' mean pre or post 2000 cars have the expensive problem of needing a new hub if it all goes wrong?

> is greater than, in a very childish way i remember it as the crocodile always trys to eat the bigger number... lol

Jul 18th, 2006, 23:02	#1
volvonewbe New Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2012 17:07 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colerne	V70 Handbrake Adjustment. The handbrake on my recently purchased 2001 V70 has a long travel. Is there a means of adjustment. Apologies if this seems a rather simple question but I have not yet purchased my 'Haynes' manual! Mike.

Jul 19th, 2006, 08:03	#2
lawrenceblack New Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2007 08:40 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangor	Rear drum adjusters I am not sure that the V70 is the same as my 850. The 850 has a drum and brake shoes which are only for the handbrake. At the top of the drum is a manual adjuster with a toothed wheel. If you stick a flat bladed screwdriver through one of the holes in the drum you can move the toothed wheel by moving the screwdriver up and down. The screwdriver goes in at the 12 o'clock postion. Can't remember if it is from the front or rear of the drum. With the handbrake off, adjust the adjuster so that the drum - disc locks up. Back off several clicks. Repeat with other rear wheel. Handbrake should now be fine. Regards Last edited by lawrenceblack; Jul 19th, 2006 at 08:05.

Jul 26th, 2011, 21:59	#5
beaconsman Member Last Online: Sep 4th, 2012 20:59 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Market Rasen	handbrake front adjustment is for cable play only..do it on the drums first then check efficiency.

Jul 27th, 2011, 08:08	#7
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	I think yours will the same set-up, http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=48594 Yes do the handbrake shoes too, if they have not been done it is only a matter of time before the linings separate from the shoe. __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Jul 19th, 2006, 11:38	#4
regentred New Member Last Online: Feb 27th, 2008 17:53 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rochdale	There should be an adjuster in the armrest between the front seats, you need to flick the small plastic panel off to get at it. Adjust it with a 10mm?socket.

Jul 27th, 2011, 07:50	#6
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	Have a look at the 2000> forum, search 'handbrake'. Fitting new handbrake shoes would be a wise choice, if the linings come off the old ones it will be a very expensive problem.

Jul 27th, 2011, 09:06	#8
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	No the 2000> are a different setup, if the handbrake linings come off then you need a new hub. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ight=handbrake

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