volvo 240 handbrake

[ian]

have a 240 89 estate.applying the handbrake doesnt lock the wheels
solidly, there seems to be some slop ie the handbrake shoes are moving
slightly on the back plates.
|can anyone provide a diagtam to check all parts atre present, or this
normal for volvos?

 

[John Roccaro]

Handbrake on my 93 240 wagon has always been very effective at stopping the
car and keeping it stopped (ie on a hill). Not sure what you mean about
yours not locking the wheels solidly.

 

[Mike F]

have a 240 89 estate.applying the handbrake doesnt lock the wheels
solidly, there seems to be some slop ie the handbrake shoes are moving
slightly on the back plates.
|can anyone provide a diagtam to check all parts atre present, or this
normal for volvos?

There seems to always be a little back and forth play in the handbrake,
so what you're experiencing is normal.

 

[James Sweet]

If it's bad it's probably worn torque rod bushings in back.