XC70 (07 old model) Handbrake Adjustment - Page 2

Stevepvolvo · Mar 1st, 2011, 11:49

Absolutely excellent guide - thank you for pointing me to it :-)
I agree that the 14th is some way off and I may have been lucky to survive the Austria trip.
I wont be using the car this week so this may be a
weekend job once I check I have a 7mm Allen Key
Many thanks

Stevepvolvo · Mar 1st, 2011, 20:59

Adding this note here as on another thread the cure was possibly associated with the handbrake so am interested in whether there is a connection. Had some new tyres all round fitted 4 weeks ago (pirelli scropion str as on original fitment), since then intermittently I get a strong vibration through the car that dissapears after 5 to 10 mins or when turning a corner. From other threads there was mention that one person cured this by adjusting the handbrake play (and mine is not well in that department) and others found it was front drive shaft play.
Anyone else think it is handbrake related or do I also need volvo to replace my driveshafts?
Car has only done 34K - Have I got a pup :-( - would have been cheaper to fly to Austria after all these repairs!!
Note - have had the tyres balance checked today and adjusted although they could not find much of a problem and I tested the car and vibration still occuring

Lozza · Mar 2nd, 2011, 06:58

I wouldn't worry about vibrations and driveshafts until you've sorted your handbrake and associated components. Each time you drive that car you could be sitting on a huge bill when those components decide to 'let go' completely.

Sort that issue yourself first, don't drive the car. If you've worked on cylinder heads and CV joints in years gone by, believe me, you can do this job. The design of these drum park brakes is from the dark ages anyway and really has nothing to do with a 'modern car'.

Haynes do a manual no 4263 which whilst it doesn't cover the XC in particular, does cover the V70 from '00 - '07 (V - 07 reg). So many components are the same it would be worth while you getting this for doing basic tasks like brakes and how to jack the car up. You'll see so many procedures in there that really can apply to your XC and prove a good point of reference.

Stevepvolvo · Mar 2nd, 2011, 09:20

Thanks for the reply. As recommended by many on this thread, I am now not waiting until the 14th and I am scheduled to attack the handbrake this weekend. I did see the haynes manual for the v70 and have ordered one as I thought that may assist in quite a lot on the car even though it doesn't deal with the xc70 specifics. So your recommendation to purchase is appreciated.
I will report back my findings for those who are interested

Mar 1st, 2011, 20:59	#12
Stevepvolvo Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2024 08:16 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northampton	Adding this note here as on another thread the cure was possibly associated with the handbrake so am interested in whether there is a connection. Had some new tyres all round fitted 4 weeks ago (pirelli scropion str as on original fitment), since then intermittently I get a strong vibration through the car that dissapears after 5 to 10 mins or when turning a corner. From other threads there was mention that one person cured this by adjusting the handbrake play (and mine is not well in that department) and others found it was front drive shaft play. Anyone else think it is handbrake related or do I also need volvo to replace my driveshafts? Car has only done 34K - Have I got a pup :-( - would have been cheaper to fly to Austria after all these repairs!! Note - have had the tyres balance checked today and adjusted although they could not find much of a problem and I tested the car and vibration still occuring Last edited by Stevepvolvo; Mar 1st, 2011 at 21:01.

Mar 2nd, 2011, 06:58	#13
Lozza Events occur in real time Last Online: Jan 24th, 2024 19:51 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester	I wouldn't worry about vibrations and driveshafts until you've sorted your handbrake and associated components. Each time you drive that car you could be sitting on a huge bill when those components decide to 'let go' completely. Sort that issue yourself first, don't drive the car. If you've worked on cylinder heads and CV joints in years gone by, believe me, you can do this job. The design of these drum park brakes is from the dark ages anyway and really has nothing to do with a 'modern car'. Haynes do a manual no 4263 which whilst it doesn't cover the XC in particular, does cover the V70 from '00 - '07 (V - 07 reg). So many components are the same it would be worth while you getting this for doing basic tasks like brakes and how to jack the car up. You'll see so many procedures in there that really can apply to your XC and prove a good point of reference. __________________ 2020 XC40 T4 AWD Inscription 2017 XC90 D5 PP Momentum (Sold) 2007 V70 D5 SE 6 speed manual (Sold) 2005 S40 2.0D SE (Sold)

Mar 1st, 2011, 11:49	#11
Stevepvolvo Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2024 08:16 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northampton	Absolutely excellent guide - thank you for pointing me to it :-) I agree that the 14th is some way off and I may have been lucky to survive the Austria trip. I wont be using the car this week so this may be a weekend job once I check I have a 7mm Allen Key Many thanks

Mar 2nd, 2011, 09:20	#14
Stevepvolvo Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2024 08:16 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northampton	Thanks for the reply. As recommended by many on this thread, I am now not waiting until the 14th and I am scheduled to attack the handbrake this weekend. I did see the haynes manual for the v70 and have ordered one as I thought that may assist in quite a lot on the car even though it doesn't deal with the xc70 specifics. So your recommendation to purchase is appreciated. I will report back my findings for those who are interested

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