S60 Brakes: Handbrake disaster

[ASt85]

Originally Posted by TurboZed

Jim's tip of the day
Once you have fitted a new discs and shoes once a week just pull the handbrake on gently whilst the car is rolling to keep the contact surface free from rust. This should keep your handbrake in fine fettle for the rest of the life of the discs.

Yup, the handbrake will actually work very well if the drums are kept clean & the shoes aren't polished UNTIL the Volvo OEM lining parts company with the shoe - regular replacement is the key with the OEMs.

[lynns hubby]

What is so different about the V7 /XC70 handbrake set up.
I have run 240s and 940s with the drum in disk similar to this for the last 30 years and never had any issues like this.
Just curious as we have now changed to an XC70 and need to keep on top of ot.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by lynns hubby

What is so different about the V7 /XC70 handbrake set up.
I have run 240s and 940s with the drum in disk similar to this for the last 30 years and never had any issues like this.
Just curious as we have now changed to an XC70 and need to keep on top of ot.

nothing, just materials , brake shoes and disc/drum material are not what they used to be , have you noticed how discs rust like hell in a matter of 20 minutes in the rain these days ? They are not what they were when they used asbestos it is the same for all cars with shoes , I have a car with rear drums and the modern shoes available have about half the friction of the original ones . The 940 and 850 and the later cars up to around 2006 have superb drum handbrakes , they could lock the wheels with just two fingers and two clicks .. when adjusted .
I would always advise new VOLVO shoes every time the rear discs are renewed .

[lynns hubby]

Thanks for that Clan, not had the XC70 long so just really just doing a bit of research as to possible future issues.
Looks like new handbrake shoes at every disc change then and a check of the handbrake shoes at every pad change as its only a calliper off job to get the disc off.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by lynns hubby

Thanks for that Clan, not had the XC70 long so just really just doing a bit of research as to possible future issues.
Looks like new handbrake shoes at every disc change then and a check of the handbrake shoes at every pad change as its only a calliper off job to get the disc off.

yes perfect , it is only something you will do every few years I guess .. and discs every 10 years probably

[savabill]

Originally Posted by lynns hubby

Thanks for that Clan, not had the XC70 long so just really just doing a bit of research as to possible future issues.
Looks like new handbrake shoes at every disc change then and a check of the handbrake shoes at every pad change as its only a calliper off job to get the disc off.

Make sure that you have a spare set of springs before you try to remove the rear discs. Just in case.

[barryknight]

Originally Posted by sahbstories

I was doing approx 30 mph and I was about 200 yards from home.

I've managed to source the hub carrier with backplate complete for £70 plus vat from a local scrapyard.

It's on a 2001 2.0 t mines a 2002 2.4 T somebody please tell me its the same one !!

Hi, I could post the exact same pics! I too have managed to source used hub but am unsure how much tension is stored in the 3 hub mount bolts! Have removed top 2 but bottom one seems to be under tension despite supporting the spring/shock. Assuming you changed yours successfully could you give me any pointers to what needs supporting etc? Many thanks Barry

[Roy V70 850]

Just like to add a thumbs up on Clans advise to use genuine Volvo shoes. The friction coefficient is obviously higher which increases the hold capability. I know Volvo don't make brake shoes, but whoever supplies them knows what's required for this type of car.

I initially bought some from the spares shop. They just wouldn't hold the V70 on my steep drive.

V70 D5 2004 163hp 72k
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(Used to test brake pads/shoes on dynamoneters for a living)

[stuart bowes]

isn't it ATE that do the volvo OEM stuff

could be the standard range and the stuff they sell to volvo are differently specced items though so just getting off the shelf may not be the same end result

[ASt85]

Originally Posted by stuart bowes

isn't it ATE that do the volvo OEM stuff

could be the standard range and the stuff they sell to volvo are differently specced items though so just getting off the shelf may not be the same end result

It used to be Rollunds before ATE, but even then the spec was different - the soefficient of friction was the same but the dust generated was at a much higher level and neither pads nor shoes lasted as long as Volvo OEM.