2002 s60
Where canI purchaseparking brake shoesbesides at the dealer? I can't find them anywhere. And does anyone know if they are a constant problem or was I just lucky enough to have mine fall apart for no reason and make a awful squewking noise?

 

http://www.fcpgroton.com/P2Series/P2brakes.htm

They have been known to come apart on several occasions.

I have never found out the true reason for this but it has been suggested that applying the parking brake before the wheels have stopped rotating, on a regular basis, could be a cause.

Having been a cynical type most of my life, I think it is due to shoddy workmanship and cheap materials, for which we pay top money.

 

Dumb question here... the parking brake is separate from the rear brake? I thought the parking brake just actuated the rear brakes. I need to "break" my habit (of using the e-brake when I don't want my brake lights to come on) if that is the case.

 

No such thing as a dumb question if you don't know the answer.

The parking/emergency brake is incorporated into the rear wheel discs (rotors). There is a drum in the centre of the disc with the shoes inside. The normal braking is done by pads on the disc.

 

Cool! Great info. Thank you for your time.

 

Hey now,

I have a question about adjusting the parking brake.

How do I do it ? I have had the brakes, rotors andpads, as well as the emergency brake pads replaced but when I apply the hand brake it doesnt seem to hold the car in place.

When I had the Acura Vigor GS brakes done the hand brake, when applied, wouldn't let the car move no matter what but the Anvil (Volvo) will roll even on a slight slope and this isn't supposedto happen.

Can I adjust them to stop this from happening and how do do it ?

I have asked the shop and the asked me why I use the hand brake on an automatic? I told them that I have always used the e-brake out of habit as most of my cars have been standard and I have found that "if you don't use it you lose it" .

Any help is appreciated.

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