Volvo S70 Parking brake adjustment

bcVolvoS70 · Post by **bcVolvoS70** » 30 Dec 2011, 19:36

Does anyone have a picture that shows how to adjust the parking brake? Some instruction would also be appreciated.

I read another post that suggest to used a flat screw driver, but exactly where the screw driver goes and what it touches?

Thanks and Happy new year!

Post by **rspi** » 30 Dec 2011, 20:47

I'm not sure about the S70 but on the 850 you really need to pull the center consule up. Then you'll see the adjustment screw in there. It's a large allen slot.

Post by **jimmy57** » 30 Dec 2011, 21:10

There are two adjustments. The hex or torx screw below the snapped in cover in bottom of center armrest storage and by adjusting the star wheel adjuster at each parking brake assembly. Try the armrest compartment one first and if that takes care of it you're done. If that doesn't do it then back off the under armrest adjuster all the way and then go do the star wheel. Adjustment hole is provided in rotor hub face. IT really is best to pull caliper off and then remove rotors and clean park brake shoes and WD-40 the adjuster. Then you can figure out which way it adjusts before putting rotor back and adjusting it until it locks and then backing it off 3-4 notches. THen put the caliper back. No need to undo hydraulic lines, just tie the caliper up using coat hanger wire to support caliper. It doesn't need to hang on the hard line and bend it all up. WHen you have it all buttoned up you will likely have to finish it up by adjusting the screw under armrest again just to take up cable slack.