Sticking front brakes

sparky543uk2000 · May 27th, 2019, 23:34

Hi all,

I've just bought a 2010 xc90 executive 2.4 d5.

I'm loving it but I've found an issue and I'm not sure how to cure it.

When I apply the handbrake, other than it needs adjusting as it doesn't hold which is fine, I'll adjust it/replace the shoes come mot time. It's when I release the handbrake, I get a problem where it seems the front brakes are stuck on and I get a juddering noise and hot wheels. It sounds and feels like the front but can't be certain.

I don't get this problem when I just leave it in park and don't apply the handbrake.

Any help would be appreciated.

binty · May 28th, 2019, 08:23

Hi,
If it it is parking brake related it can only be the rears.
The shoes can stick or as happened in mine the lining can detach from the shoe causing noise and heat.
If it is hot just holding your hand in front of each wheel in turn will tell you which one it is.
Siezed callipers also cause heat but not handbrake related.
Volvo shoes are the best and consider fitting adjusters from the 850 instead of the fixed spacer. Threads on here about it, and it improved mine. Quite cheap parts from Volvo.
If it’s callipers it is either a repair or exchange. Volvo was cheaper than euro car parts.
Good luck

Tannaton · May 28th, 2019, 12:16

As he said - the handbrake is totally independent of the main brakes and operates on the rear wheels only, so if you have hot front wheels then that needs to be looked at as well.

You may also have a sticking handbrake cable though this would be unusual, the are well sealed.

Again it's been said but it's worth saying again - when you do the handbrake use only genuine Volvo shoes, fit the adjusters and check the inside contact edge of the discs for corrosion. Any rust and they're toast...

sparky543uk2000 · May 29th, 2019, 00:06

I will have to check the shoes.

I'm sure that when I bought the car, it was listed as having hill start assist and thought this might be the cause of the sticking brakes. Never had a car with it so thought I would get some advice before touching it.

I had a 2004 v70 before and put the adjusters on that because I was fed up with replacing the shoes every year.

Thank you.

Tannaton · May 29th, 2019, 08:46

I've you've done a V70 handbrake then you will fine the brakes on the XC90 quite familiar.... (other than the parking brake being foot operated).

nrobinson · Jun 6th, 2019, 21:35

Regarding the front calliper issue - for what its worth I had my left calliper stick about a year ago. Left side completely worn down - right still had about 8-9 mm. IR thermometer showing left to be about 150deg after a short journey.

I was tempted to replace calliper but as the pistons seemed to retract smoothly when removing the old pads and being in a rush opted to just change the pads.

A year on I've had no more issues. In fact the problematic left side runs cooler than the right when tested with the thermometer.

May 27th, 2019, 23:34	#1
sparky543uk2000 Junior Member Last Online: May 8th, 2023 15:44 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bury St. Edmunds	Sticking front brakes Hi all, I've just bought a 2010 xc90 executive 2.4 d5. I'm loving it but I've found an issue and I'm not sure how to cure it. When I apply the handbrake, other than it needs adjusting as it doesn't hold which is fine, I'll adjust it/replace the shoes come mot time. It's when I release the handbrake, I get a problem where it seems the front brakes are stuck on and I get a juddering noise and hot wheels. It sounds and feels like the front but can't be certain. I don't get this problem when I just leave it in park and don't apply the handbrake. Any help would be appreciated.

May 28th, 2019, 08:23	#2
binty Senior Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 16:08 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: S****HORPE	Check each wheel Hi, If it it is parking brake related it can only be the rears. The shoes can stick or as happened in mine the lining can detach from the shoe causing noise and heat. If it is hot just holding your hand in front of each wheel in turn will tell you which one it is. Siezed callipers also cause heat but not handbrake related. Volvo shoes are the best and consider fitting adjusters from the 850 instead of the fixed spacer. Threads on here about it, and it improved mine. Quite cheap parts from Volvo. If it’s callipers it is either a repair or exchange. Volvo was cheaper than euro car parts. Good luck __________________ Binty XC90 D5 SE Auto (Black) Mazda MX5 Sport Tec (Black) Mercedes SLK 250d 9G auto AMG line (Black) Previous Volvos C30 Rdesign 2.0D (black), C30 Rdesign 1.6D (black), S60 T5 (black)

May 28th, 2019, 12:16	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 10:46 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	As he said - the handbrake is totally independent of the main brakes and operates on the rear wheels only, so if you have hot front wheels then that needs to be looked at as well. You may also have a sticking handbrake cable though this would be unusual, the are well sealed. Again it's been said but it's worth saying again - when you do the handbrake use only genuine Volvo shoes, fit the adjusters and check the inside contact edge of the discs for corrosion. Any rust and they're toast... __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

May 29th, 2019, 08:46	#5
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 10:46 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	I've you've done a V70 handbrake then you will fine the brakes on the XC90 quite familiar.... (other than the parking brake being foot operated). __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

May 29th, 2019, 00:06	#4
sparky543uk2000 Junior Member Last Online: May 8th, 2023 15:44 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bury St. Edmunds	I will have to check the shoes. I'm sure that when I bought the car, it was listed as having hill start assist and thought this might be the cause of the sticking brakes. Never had a car with it so thought I would get some advice before touching it. I had a 2004 v70 before and put the adjusters on that because I was fed up with replacing the shoes every year. Thank you.

Jun 6th, 2019, 21:35	#6
nrobinson Member Last Online: Aug 21st, 2023 15:18 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Truro	Regarding the front calliper issue - for what its worth I had my left calliper stick about a year ago. Left side completely worn down - right still had about 8-9 mm. IR thermometer showing left to be about 150deg after a short journey. I was tempted to replace calliper but as the pistons seemed to retract smoothly when removing the old pads and being in a rush opted to just change the pads. A year on I've had no more issues. In fact the problematic left side runs cooler than the right when tested with the thermometer.

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