Yes, the e-brake is a shoe-type setup. It's probably a good idea to go ahead and replace them like you said, that way you don't have to worry about them again. As for the e-brake holding, you'll want to make adjustments at the adjusters on the shoes, then tighten up the cable at the handle in the ca...

Again, as it is a C70, and FWD, I am going to assume that the parking brake system is the same as 4 door FWD cars. I don't know if the parking brake cable is the same part as a 4 door, but I would expect it to be the same otherwise. That being the case, check the condition of the cables, particularl...

More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

I know it would wipe me out fairly quick FWIW (IMHO) - I suspect in general that those taken to hospitals have no antibodies before being infected, and those staying at home or those without symptoms have antibodies which can act upon Covid-19 within their bodies before being infected. That said, i...

The normal issue with parking brakes is the cables seize in the cable sleeves just forward of the rear wheels. So no amount of adjustment will fix the parking brake issue. If you jack the rear of the car safely on the one side, pull the parking brake on (chock the wheels remaining on the ground firs...

I'm going to de-sticky this thread in 2 days. Not because the danger is gone, but because everyone who wants to know about this thread does know about it. You can bookmark it, or find it in General Chat forum, or simply rely on your browser's URL bar auto-predict to get to it. The thread is not goin...

This gasket makes no sense in terms of the spatter you get when it goes, so I ignored an early recommendation from MoVolvo to replace it. It was exactly the cause of the same huge spray oil leak you describe for me. Replacement thread here with photos https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtop...

Just so I am clear. When you turn the key you get a big nothing? Car does not want to turn over at all? Don't think this is an ETM issue, sounds more like the immobilizer issue if it is not trying to turn over. This could be an immobilzer antenna issue or bad key. Have you tried another key? I can't...

Don’t forget to measure your temp delta..

1500 rpm
Recirc on
Fab speed 3/4
15 minutes with windows close
Measure ambient and vent temp at middle dash

Interested to see how performance approves

25f ok
30F good
35F excellent
40F superlative

Hello ladies and gentlemen. I'm starting a money pool / supporting program to get free Volvo parts to those in financial distress. Contact Matthew if you need parts and are in financial distress. FDPP Status Here is the Here is the FDPP Status Thread . It has the latest on the overall lifecycle of a...