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! 😉
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 🙏👍
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.
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
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 😁
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 👍👍👍👏👏
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.
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.
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
@@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 🤣
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!!
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 RU-vid 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.
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
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👺
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 ?
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.
