MOT failed on parking brake ?

[jackal2513]

hi guys

my V70 failed on handbrake pressure not being enough and not enough excess travel

any ideas how to DIY this ?

do i need to replace some parts or adjust something ? Any help would be very much appreciated.

[jackal2513]

ok, ignore this guys

just adjusted it by tightening the torx screw that is located by removing the plastic window on the bottom floor of the arm rest compartment

[claymore]

Just as well, because I'm sure that one member on here would have suggested you change the whole breaking system, just to be on the safe side.

[thebadger]

The V70 (mk1) had an access hole through the rear hubs (throught the wheel bolt holes) to re-tension the hand brake shoes.

I'm sure someone could confirm this?

But it is an alternative if you're out of adjustment on the cable.

[T5ER]

The V70 (mk1) had an access hole through the rear hubs (throught the wheel bolt holes) to re-tension the hand brake shoes.

I'm sure someone could confirm this?

But it is an alternative if you're out of adjustment on the cable.

no badger those S80 estates are totally different mate you need a decquadroheganol star torx flat phillips tool to adjust them, but make sure you first replace

1, abs ecu
2, brake master cylinder
3, abs pump
4, brake servo
5, all break pipes front to back and all flexi`s
6, front discs pads and calipers
7, rear discs pads and calipers

oh

8, load biase valve
9, brake fluid
10, brake pedal switch
11,brake pedal assembly
12, brake pedal rubber
13, right shoe
14, righ foot
15, right leg

that should cover it i think but please feel free to read through just in case i have missed owt

[ncarnall]

Better get codes read first though!

[T5ER]

Better get codes read first though!

oh knew i would forget something lol (see the joke on V70 series P2 section)

[thebadger]

That & the key, the remote fob & the driver!

[T5ER]

oh and the car, thats gotta cover it now or maybe county,country, world and universe

[Jimmie]

You guys forgot about the HSE permit.

Sorry wrong thread

[ncarnall]

Are you sure it not a S80 ?
LOL

[roy chu]

The V70 (mk1) had an access hole through the rear hubs (throught the wheel bolt holes) to re-tension the hand brake shoes.

I'm sure someone could confirm this?

Hi all

I confirm this to be true, on the phase 1 S/V70's... the phase 2's adjust from inside the car... the handbrake suround need to be clipped to adjust.

But it is an alternative if you're out of adjustment on the cable.

Roy