Handbrake (Yeah I know)

[rsymes2k]

Hey all,

2004 XC90 D5, randomly today gone to use the handbrake and the release pull button is just loose and not really doing anything?

The foot pedal isn't ratcheting down either?

Any ideas?

Thanks
Rob

[TruckbusUK]

Originally Posted by rsymes2k

Hey all,

2004 XC90 D5, randomly today gone to use the handbrake and the release pull button is just loose and not really doing anything?

The foot pedal isn't ratcheting down either?

Any ideas?

Thanks
Rob

Linkage has come adrift under the front armrest or maybe even broken somewhere between the ratchet adjuster in the passenger footwell and the rear disks ... if it was working before, then check under the front armrest/cubbie first.

Hope its something simple

[XJSDriver]

^^^ my thoughts too - prepare for a long week end to sort but grab some beers and hopefully get some sun while you work!

[rsymes2k]

I know right, handbrake is an absolute joke on these cars

[gmonag]

Use it or lose it.
I know it is not the best but it will work properly if it is used regularly.