Volvo XC90 Handbrake Not Holding. Parking Brake Retrofit

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[@sergetetreault9447]

Best explaination and tricks to fix the XC-90 parking brake that never worked on my vehicle that I brought 2 yrs ago . As an engineer I could not believe Volvo would sell a top of the line vehicle with a problem like that...but they did...thanks for a DIY solution!

[@Russell_Duncan]

You taught me a new trick there with the jubilee clip! Kicking my own arse around the workshop here as I’ve never thought of that before and can think of all the skin and blood I’ve lost over the years fighting those springs. Every day’s a school day they say. Thanks teacher! 😉

[@davesterl]

I should've patented that idea. Cheers Russell

[@leod6590]

Two years ago I scoured YT for this info and spent hours watched over a dozen vids - none of which described the process/mechanism as well and as complete as this one. I managed to do the job, but only to get the car pass MOT and never could get it stationary on a hill with just parking brake on. I need to redo this job now as the cable is acting funny lately - and I'm so glad I found this video. Thank you and I'm sure this video will benefit hundreds and thousands DIY mechanics battling with XC90 parking brakes. Namo Amituofo

[@samjohn7782]

Thank you a million times Dave you diamond ❤ just got out handbrake working for the 1st time, wow what a difference, thanks to you 🎉🎉🎉

[@graemerogerson7727]

Thanks!. This is one of the best clips I’ve seen. Mine is a 2004 but mech is still pretty much the same. Refurbished the shoes etc last night and by far the longest, trickiest bit was figuring out the adjust cable. Thank God for clips like these.

[@samd9182]

Thankyou. I fixed my low mileage parking brake in about the same time as your video - 30 mins. I did undo all the seat bolts, lifted the seat up and tilted it back. That made it super easy. I really like how the left passenger footwell panel cover just pulls off. Super easy Volvo XC90.

[@georgetzekov445]

Another great video, Dave! Always a bit of precious knowledge each time - that's what I like about your channel. Thanks for sharing!

[@davesterl]

Nay bother George. That's why i say 'hope you get something out of it' at the end

[@thecapedcrusader326]

You're a smart man, Dave. That jubilee clip idea is genius. 👌

[@123222jonny1]

This video was a great help, thanks, especially for the volvo part numbers and explaining the quantities needed. thanks again

[@trevorfitzgerald4650]

fantastic video; great to hear a familiar accent and familiar dry humour while you were at it as well. A dose of a job, for sure. I felt human watching it, because none of my jobs go smoothly from start to finish.! Good man

[@markgilding6500]

😁Excellent video. VERY informative and thanks for the parts Nos.

[@pirongia5168]

Great use of the large hose clip to hold everything together to get the springs off. Thanks Dave.

[@nickj1978]

Very glad to have found your video having watched several others failing to really explain how the adjustment mechanism works. Also very useful info on the mod the the h bar. Will be doing this job myself shortly so grateful for the clear demo.

[@anthonyhunter1483]

I did the same several years ago. T's the only way to get a working handbrake on the XC90. I tried to get the adjusters from the local volvo stealer in Belfast but the parts store denied knowing anything about this fix. Even when I gave them the part numbers they told me that they have to be ordered in. I ended up sourcing the parts from fleabay. Another great production Dave.

[@davesterl]

Had them on the shelf in this case at Volvo Belfast

[@mohammadaldahi4062]

شكرا جزيلا لك زميلي العزيز على هذه المعلومات القيمه التي كنت ابحث عنها منذ اشهر ولا اعرف كيف التمكن من ربط الفرامل والان حصلت على نتيجه مذهله جدا من شكرا جزيلا لك

[@mattmilford]

Love the jubliee clips to hold the shoes. Wish I could send this video back in time to myself when I did the rear brakes on my Volvo V70.

[@wackey3455]

Dave a bag of tricks in there. It reminds me of when you done a brake piston job the one where you fitted a new piston Into a caliper fantastic 👏

[@gasgiant7122]

Great videos Dave, love your accent, wot a pain in the arse job! Love the jubilee clip invention 👍👍👍

[@cbv8]

Dave thanks for taking the time to do this video its the best i have seen i love the jubilee clip idea and you make the cable adjustment easy to understand thanks ;-) Chas.

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Some man Dave, the jubilee clip is a very good idea to hold things together. It’s a nightmare when things go wrong like that. Also that measuring tool for the shoes is quite cool, I haven’t seen that before. A very thorough job, well done & thanks for sharing 🙏👍

[@davesterl]

No bother Peter 👍

[@dwname457]

Great video. Thanks for taking the trouble to make it.

[@dbautowerkz6717]

First time I’ve seen that jubilee trick Dave, definitely one I need to try myself 😎

[@Ianf1x]

When I saw the bar I thought you would weld the gaps in to make it open the new shoes up more. Boy was I wrong 🤣

[@danyo1972]

An education as usual Dave, thanks.

[@Parknest]

The parking brake is terrible on these XC90s. Despite this it is easy enough to get it through the MoT. Those H pieces are absolutely useless. I fitted the adjustable type to my own XC90. The reason for using genuine shoes is because there is a chamfer on the curve of the shoes (the top and bottom in the installed position) and some aftermarket shoes don't have this. It is possible to adjust the cable with the seats in situ if you move them all the way back but is is a 2 minute job to remove the 2 bolts at the front and tip the seat back. EDIT: I've recently managed to get the parking brake to hold. I finally adjusted the shoes properly and it holds better than it has ever been since I bought my XC90 in July 2021

[@adamking6419]

Nice touch with the hose clips dave

[@willemajorwilliemajor476]

Very good video. Lots of explanations.

[@d.d4184]

Nice information Dave. I service 2 of these.

[@kennethcroll6972]

ty dave, great tips with the jubilee clips

[@abigailflanagan1987]

I'm not gonna lie, came onto this vid to figure out where the handbrake was on the manual version 😅 buying one soon but have only driven a mates auto and always just put it in park (how he told me to do it) so never knew but this has helped so much 😁

[@epad1990]

Great video dave. Love the jubilee clip idea

[@davesterl]

Yes EPAD makes it a lot easier

[@williamwicklow5192]

Very interesting Dave well done I have a Mercedes’ and foot/ hand break on mine is also a bit doggie 👏👍

[@stevenharker9812]

What a fantastic video youve helped me out there mate thankyou

[@mikeberry304]

Another bang on video Dave, top tip with the spring removal via your jubilee clips 💪👏👏👏, guess what I will be making on monday , got a 9 yr old vito in with rotted rear backplates , lots of shiny new stuff to fit so he can get it motd to sell it with prices being high , I did one of these a few yrs ago , the punter supplied all the bits , proper job , a bit scarey now for you re people knowing where you do your road testing 🤣🤣, the slide at the end was ace 👍👍👍👏👏

[@davesterl]

Merc backplates decent price from merc

[@mikeberry304]

@@davesterl made out of ford cortinas from 1977 🤣🤣🤣, not good at 9 yr old is it Dave 😂

[@davesterl]

@@mikeberry304 i did a 2012 C250 and they were dust

[@mikeberry304]

@@davesterl 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@the_retired_mechanic]

Never seen that design of handbrake adjustment dave. And I've been servicing one of those cars for 8 years. Lucky for me the handbrake hasn't had a problem then... phew.

[@mjames978]

When I had an XC90 I did everything to get handbrake working including replacing the 2 rear cables. The ONLY thing I didnt do was adjust this section of cable, all these XC90s will have this issue!!

[@zmanvideo1]

thanks for the great video!!!

[@richardcooper4102]

Great video, easy to follow and full of useful information, I like the jubilee clip idea. May I ask where you got the measuring callipers. I may be missing the obvious but I had a look around and could not see any information on them. It must be hard work preparing and editing the videos and I am indebted to all of those who take the trouble to produce them.

[@richardcooper4102]

Well to answer my own question. I did a bit of research and this seems to be it, but there are several items under Brake shoe and drum measuring calliper Laser Tools 5502 Brake Drum Wear Gauge

[@nikdunne538]

Hi Dave I need your help I have the r design xc90 and brought it to 3 garages they said they could do the rear brakes and then later on after the whole day waiting for the car back they ring and say they can't do them , I think it's the cable tensioner there scared of as they never seen it before , the main dealer wanted 1000euro for doing them , could you please do a video just showing the way to loosen and tighten it as i get confused withe the first video you do with this car many thanks 🙏👍 love the videos

[@Jamcam99]

Great video Dave.

[@davesterl]

Thanks 👍

[@nikiniskala]

Its better to take the centerconsole of it comes of by a clip and fe screws. And you can see the cables and check if they work too and are not stuck.

[@davesterl]

We do not do things if we do not need to. Time costs money. This is a customer's car

[@eldodos83]

Good old pheasant hill hold test Dave, bit of work involved there but looks a clean bus for the miles

[@davesterl]

aggghhh you're on to my testing facilities there, Robin lol

[@eldodos83]

@@davesterl lol as good a spot as any there Dave. When are you incorporating the humpback bridge on the woodburn rd for a bit of flight testing, not that I have tried it 🤣

[@joebailey547]

Really useful video thanks Dave! English Joe

[@davesterl]

Hey Joe, thanks for stopping by

[@gasgiant7122]

Dave you're a wizard, just done my XC90 handbrake not sure if it will work as I ran out of light & it's 2° in November in UK so a bit brass monkey. I'm going to adjust the cable inside the car tomorrow (well going to attempt it as it's a mind fuk) but does anyone know the part number for the cable circlip? As mine is missing👺

[@andrewnewton5893]

Just bought a 09 xc90 and that as no existence of hand brake I'll order those parts and refresh the system

[@michaelhogg1]

Hi dav enjoy your channel. This question may seem a bit cheeky but wondering if you’d be interested in replacing a flywheel and other clutch components on a 2013 v60. Obviously would pay you for your time and parts etc but was thinking you also might enjoy whatever KZbin benefits might come from a Video like this. l haven’t been able to find any similar work on a v60. There’s a lot of v50s and 70 stuff out there, but not much on these great wee cars.

[@eyesopen6110]

Great video. Why not use copper paste??

[@geoffreygcotton]

Hi guys excellent video, what if the that park brake cable is stretched?

[@michaelrobinson5592]

Very good job 👍

[@davesterl]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ukgardener973]

Great video. Thanks for sharing ! Do you know the torque settings for the nuts on this XC90?

[@paddygallagher253]

Absolutely fantastic job, can you direct me to where you bought the parts please? I’m tackling the same job this weekend, keep her lit mate 👌🏻

[@davesterl]

Volvo dealer

[@dirkdickler5335]

I've done this and it didn't work any other suggestions

[@ukgardener973]

Thanks 🙏

[@pvtjoker3833]

What is the torque spec on the rear caliper bolts? The m10's. Thanks

[@monkehbitch]

Would this be the same setup as the p2 v70 Dave? Old mans handbrake has been effing useless.

[@blackbirdmark495]

Hi Dave, another great video on Volvos, especially your explanation as to why the handbrake mechanism is so poorly designed. Does the rear handbrake upgrade also work on older volvos i.e. 2006 Volvo S60 ?

[@user-nb2rp8vf7i]

Nah

[@125sm3]

What a poor design by Volvo, great video Dave.

[@simonrawle7885]

3 year on the main land dave . is your test an nct or mot. good tip using a clip

[@davesterl]

1:04

[@vygag]

yeah, xc90 got the worst handbrake ever, if handbrake passes MOT it's just barely. Even MOT guy said they never seen XC90 with strong handbrake - it's their achilles heel.

[@donaldisrael7147]

Nice job. Looks like the newer electric parking brake was an improvement.