V70 Brakes: Handbrake Woes!

[S60D5-185]

Originally Posted by Thassos

Hi Darryl,

Yes i meant lightly pulling up on the handbrake, not trying to lock the wheels ! (i actually doubt its capable of that anyway!) you can notice quite a difference in the noise if the car has been left standing for a few days, so I do think that rust must build up on the drum, a bit like if you wash the car and the discs get wet youll have some 'rust' happening on the discs which gets removed the first time you brake (i usually make sure the discs get dried off by taking the car for a short run & using the brakes after ive washed it).

Hi,
oh yes i knew that you meant doing this procedure lightly/gently and if i were you i would continue doing it. My drums had a small build up of rust on the inside of the rim of the drum where the shoes made no contact.

I cleaned all of this off before installing all the new parts and once assembled i did the above procedure to make sure that nothing was going to foul or come loose and then finally readjusted the handbrake.

What i cannot understand is that in all the years that i have been driving
( over 40 ) i have never personally had a vehicle where the friction material has parted from the backing plate and yet Volvo seem to manage to get such crap adhesive that this is a regular EXPENSIVE failure.
Why on earth did they not simply have the friction material riveted on the shoes ( like they used to be when drum brakes were common place ) when these problem first became apparent to them.

Even though i have all new parts in i cannot say that i am now relaxed because there is obviously an inherent fault in manufacture.

Cheers Darryl

[John Underhill]

Originally Posted by Darryl

Hi,

Why on earth did they not simply have the friction material riveted on the shoes ( like they used to be when drum brakes were common place ) when these problem first became apparent to them.

Even though i have all new parts in i cannot say that i am now relaxed because there is obviously an inherent fault in manufacture.

Cheers Darryl

My hand brake shoes suffered the same fate a year or so ago, but fortunately I changed them before any lock-up hub damage occurred.

Before fitting the new shoes I drilled and inserted 2 copper brake shoe rivets at each end of the shoes - (the copper rivets are still fairly easily obtainable and easy enough to fit).

I shall be very surprised if I get any further trouble

[S60D5-185]

Originally Posted by John Underhill

My hand brake shoes suffered the same fate a year or so ago, but fortunately I changed them before any lock-up hub damage occurred.

Before fitting the new shoes I drilled and inserted 2 copper brake shoe rivets at each end of the shoes - (the copper rivets are still fairly easily obtainable and easy enough to fit).

I shall be very surprised if I get any further trouble

Now were talking . Good move!

[Thassos]

Good idea on riveting John, I wonder if any of the numerous brake friction parts manufacturers would do an improved version with additional riveting?

Sounds like it would be a very sensible thing to fit, is it possible to get the handbrake shoes from any other sources than volvo orig parts?

Found this link which gives some others experience of the S60/V70 handbrake

(http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/po...ex.htm?t=38755)

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/po...ex.htm?t=38755

[hunty]

Update!

All is done, needed a new fitting kit too in the end. So my friend only charged me 4 hours labour, saved me a few bob. £175 labour, £614 for parts, this includes the front brake pads being replaced and an MOT at £25. £789 in total!

Moral of the story, Go for VAG!

Only kidding, real moral, the brake shoe's disintergrating are a bugger, worth a check!!!

Glass of red wine I think, Thankyou for the input and help gents,

Always appreciated, one day I will post a positive thread, I'm determined!

Off to the desert for a few months so will be absent for a while depending on internet access out there, enjoy our beautiful british spring on my behalf!

Neil

[S60D5-185]

Originally Posted by hunty

Update!

Glass of red wine I think, Thankyou for the input and help gents,

Always appreciated, one day I will post a positive thread, I'm determined!

Off to the desert for a few months so will be absent for a while depending on internet access out there, enjoy our beautiful british spring on my behalf!

Neil

Hi Neil, pleased you are sorted.

If you are going somewhere IFFY watch you back mate and safe return.

Kind Regards Darryl

[Thassos]

Hi Hunty,

Dont forget to try some regular rolling handbrake usage, youll be surprised in the difference to the noise if its been standing a few days, and as darryl says keep safe on your travels & good luck.. probably best to pack some rear brake shoes incase you come across some dodgey V70s!