P2 V70 Handbrake.

**foammanmark** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 18:42

My P2 has just been parked up for a week without moving, and I've noticed it before with this car and the other P2 that I had. Basically, you get you in the car, release the handbrake, but it's seized on, and will only release by gently setting off. It tends to go with quite a bang, and It does worry me that I'm damaging the car.

Anyone else expeiencing the same please? It's especially bad after a wet spell or after a good wash, so I can only assume that it's 'rusting' up.

**p fandango** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 18:47

my old mans does the same, he has to reverse off our drive but drives forward a bit first to release the brakes. We've not had a look to see whats up yet tho. I find the rolling about a foot after you've put the handbrake on before it locks nerve racking

**foammanmark** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 18:53

It's usually that badly seized on, that as you let the clutch out, the car will really drop before it releases.

**graemewelch** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 18:59

rear shoes need replacing. just done mine. less than a hr to do. i paid £33 from volvo for the shoes

**daza-b** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 19:08

not that bad of a job to do either

**foammanmark** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 19:28

Originally Posted by dazab

not that bad of a job to do either

Speak to you on Thursday about this and tinting my P2.

**M-R-P** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 19:36

Originally Posted by p fandango

my old mans does the same, he has to reverse off our drive but drives forward a bit first to release the brakes. We've not had a look to see whats up yet tho. I find the rolling about a foot after you've put the handbrake on before it locks nerve racking

Oh, the rolling back thing, that's normal? Phew!

**foammanmark** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 19:41

Originally Posted by martinrpeachey

Oh, the rolling back thing, that's normal? Phew!

Exactly! I've seen the look on a couple of drivers faces behind me, when I've applied the handbrake, and then still moved back a bit. Unless I pull the handle up really hard/high, then it does that everytime.

**M-R-P** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 19:46

Originally Posted by foammanmark

Exactly! I've seen the look on a couple of drivers faces behind me, when I've applied the handbrake, and then still moved back a bit. Unless I pull the handle up really hard/high, then it does that everytime.

Hehe, I saw one guy shuffling about in a panic, looking for reverse when he stopped too close behind me on a hill and saw me rolling toward him.

**foammanmark** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 19:50

Originally Posted by martinrpeachey

Hehe, I saw one guy shuffling about in a panic, looking for reverse when he stopped too close behind me on a hill and saw me rolling toward him.

Do you get the seizing up as well please?

**p fandango** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 20:36

i find it funny when people are getting out & it does the roll back thing, but perhaps i have issues lol

**foammanmark** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 20:47

The other thing I get occasionally, is I apply the handbrake, think it's taken, and then it suddenly knock's itself off. Scary when it happens if you don't realize straightaway. Could my cable be too tight... I wondered?

**p fandango** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 20:51

Originally Posted by foammanmark

The other thing I get occasionally, is I apply the handbrake, think it's taken, and then it suddenly knock's itself off. Scary when it happens if you don't realize straightaway. Could my cable be too tight... I wondered?

had that happen once on me, think it was the ratchet hadn't caught right on the lever

**Al115** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 21:55

P2 handbrake shoes separate and the linings jam the drums, same as on the P1 cars. Clonking when moving off is a warning sign. Change them quick.

And check this thread on VOC...
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...brake+disaster

My P1 shoes disintegrated and locked one wheel up completely... was quite a lot of fun.

**M-R-P** · Wednesday 28th December 2011, 01:19

Originally Posted by foammanmark

Do you get the seizing up as well please?

Nope, free as abird, new pads etc last year.

Originally Posted by foammanmark

The other thing I get occasionally, is I apply the handbrake, think it's taken, and then it suddenly knock's itself off. Scary when it happens if you don't realize straightaway. Could my cable be too tight... I wondered?

Handbrake adjustment is under the handbrake gator if you wanna have a go at adjusting it.
Does sound like the shoes are shot tho.

**LeeT5** · Wednesday 28th December 2011, 08:29

Originally Posted by foammanmark

My P2 has just been parked up for a week without moving, and I've noticed it before with this car and the other P2 that I had. Basically, you get you in the car, release the handbrake, but it's seized on, and will only release by gently setting off. It tends to go with quite a bang, and It does worry me that I'm damaging the car.

Anyone else expeiencing the same please? It's especially bad after a wet spell or after a good wash, so I can only assume that it's 'rusting' up.

This is a common attribute with the P2 park brake. They do it because of the way they apply in the drum.

Just because they seize on does not mean they need replacing. Mine were replaced last year, along with the discs and pads and even lubricating the release mech in the drum and spraying grease into the handbrake cable will only ease the application and make it less gritty to apply.

Mine seizes on after two days!! The trick is to make sure your handbrake lever is adjusted correctly...3 - 5 clicks MAX.

You should then only have to pull up about 2 or 3 clicks for the brakes to hold the car solid. If they don't then you should check they have not delaminated which will involve removal of the rear disc assembly.

Only use Genuine shoes on the rear handbrake.
Don't pull the handle up too hard on flat level ground and when released and driving off - pull up gently to remove the surface corrosion from the shoes. This will keep your handbrake working fine.

**JUDGENINJA** · Wednesday 28th December 2011, 10:04

...and don't use the handbrake for extra cornering

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If yours is anything like my V70 all you need to do is strip them down and clean the whole area to remove the build up of dust, grease and rubbish. I needed to use sandpaper, file, WD40 etc but, once adjusted correctly it'll feel wonderful.

**micken** · Wednesday 28th December 2011, 11:39

As Al115 and LeeT5 have said, this is a common issue but needs sorting asap to ensure you're not getting delamination of the shoe faces. If one goes and it's kind to you then you then you'll be looking at shoes, drums, springs etc and a struggle getting the seized drum off. If it's not kind it could damage the hub and mounts and then you're in a completely different £££s league.

I replaced mine last April and have noticed them sticking once or twice over the Xmas holidays when the car has been parked up for a couple of days in damp weather. I pull the handbrake on gently at low speed once a week or so in order to keep the surfaces fresh.

**LeeT5** · Friday 30th December 2011, 03:19

Originally Posted by micken

I replaced mine last April and have noticed them sticking once or twice over the Xmas holidays when the car has been parked up for a couple of days in damp weather. I pull the handbrake on gently at low speed once a week or so in order to keep the surfaces fresh.

...That's precisely what i do. A gentle application at about 40mph is enough. Make sure you use your parkbrake. This will prevent the linkage and cables from seizing.

**foammanmark** · Sunday 22nd January 2012, 13:20

Just gone out to the p2 which hasn't moved for 10 days, and I've now sussed out that letting the handbrake off, and reappyling several times seems to release it. This has worked on the last 2 occasions that the car has been left parked up for several days.