C70 wheels stuck

hazelwil · Apr 29th, 2013, 21:48

My C70 has been parked up for 7mths and am now bringing it out for the summer. Is there anything I can ease the wheels with as they wont turn easy from sitting. many thanks

Thanatos · Apr 29th, 2013, 21:49

the brakes are probably binding try freeing off the handbrake

Clan · Apr 29th, 2013, 21:51

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Originally Posted by hazelwil

My C70 has been parked up for 7mths and am now bringing it out for the summer. Is there anything I can ease the wheels with as they wont turn easy from sitting. many thanks

It depends on how corroded the discs are , a drive around the block is the first stage , the pads will scrape off any light rust , but you will probably get vibration from the brakes , lots of light braking in using it for a few weeks may help . OR take the calipers and disks off and use some emery cloth to rub the rust off then try again . You may end up having to buy 4 new brake discs ..

blackrevolver · Apr 29th, 2013, 22:09

Did you leave it parked with the handbrake left on?

hazelwil · Apr 29th, 2013, 22:13

Many thanks for replies and advice. Will be putting in new battery this weekend and see what happens - it had a full service before parking up so hopefully brakes are ok. Sad to say Im a typical female driver and know very little of the technical side of things! It usually drives like a dream when coming out again but the main problem is that on starting the back wheels refuse to budge straight away and i dont know if im damaging it further. Need to get it to garage for mot.

hazelwil · Apr 29th, 2013, 22:20

blackrevolver - handbrake is on

blackrevolver · Apr 29th, 2013, 22:27

Well if you did leave it parked with your hand brake on, then the handbrake will be seized and won't necessary come free when you start the car, as mine seized up after being left on for a month.

Thanatos · Apr 29th, 2013, 22:28

gently accelerate and the rear wheels will free off but you might need new handbrake shoes mine did this the other month after 3 months of being parked up

OvlovS70 · Apr 29th, 2013, 22:43

Hello,
I was dragging the rear wheels when I accidentally left the handbrake on with the car parked up for an extended period.. So I tried reverse, make sure it's clear behind, and I built up the revs and then BANG, the shoes came unstuck. Gentle forward and backward action may free it up for you hopefully.
Cheers

blackrevolver · Apr 29th, 2013, 22:48

And Hazel, don't worry about doing damage to the car, as worst case is you need new handbrake shoes (as Thanatos mentioned) its no major problem!

Just remember next time leave it parked in gear.

Apr 29th, 2013, 21:48	#1
hazelwil New Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2013 22:57 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: eastbourne	C70 wheels stuck My C70 has been parked up for 7mths and am now bringing it out for the summer. Is there anything I can ease the wheels with as they wont turn easy from sitting. many thanks

Apr 29th, 2013, 21:49	#2
Thanatos VOC Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2019 14:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blackpool	the brakes are probably binding try freeing off the handbrake __________________ Classicswede quote " I knew I had not done the bolts up." http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=159255

Apr 29th, 2013, 22:13	#5
hazelwil New Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2013 22:57 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: eastbourne	C70 wheels stuck Many thanks for replies and advice. Will be putting in new battery this weekend and see what happens - it had a full service before parking up so hopefully brakes are ok. Sad to say Im a typical female driver and know very little of the technical side of things! It usually drives like a dream when coming out again but the main problem is that on starting the back wheels refuse to budge straight away and i dont know if im damaging it further. Need to get it to garage for mot.

Apr 29th, 2013, 22:28	#8
Thanatos VOC Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2019 14:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blackpool	gently accelerate and the rear wheels will free off but you might need new handbrake shoes mine did this the other month after 3 months of being parked up __________________ Classicswede quote " I knew I had not done the bolts up." http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=159255

Apr 29th, 2013, 22:09	#4
blackrevolver Premier Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 18:46 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scotland	Did you leave it parked with the handbrake left on?

Apr 29th, 2013, 22:20	#6
hazelwil New Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2013 22:57 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: eastbourne	blackrevolver - handbrake is on

Apr 29th, 2013, 22:27	#7
blackrevolver Premier Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 18:46 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scotland	Well if you did leave it parked with your hand brake on, then the handbrake will be seized and won't necessary come free when you start the car, as mine seized up after being left on for a month.

Apr 29th, 2013, 22:43	#9
OvlovS70 Still a learning member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2022 18:49 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ayrshire	Hello, I was dragging the rear wheels when I accidentally left the handbrake on with the car parked up for an extended period.. So I tried reverse, make sure it's clear behind, and I built up the revs and then BANG, the shoes came unstuck. Gentle forward and backward action may free it up for you hopefully. Cheers

Apr 29th, 2013, 22:48	#10
blackrevolver Premier Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 18:46 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scotland	And Hazel, don't worry about doing damage to the car, as worst case is you need new handbrake shoes (as Thanatos mentioned) its no major problem! Just remember next time leave it parked in gear.

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