Parking Brake Shoes: Removal

Remove the panel covering the parking brake lever.
Slacken off the adjustment screw 5-10 turns so that the brake disc can be removed. See PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE under ADJUSTMENTS.
Raise and support vehicle. Remove the rear wheels.
NOTE: Use caution as not to damage the ABS line.

NOTE: Manufacturer recommends using new brake caliper holder bolts if loosened or removed.

Remove the brake caliper and holder (mounting bracket). Discard the caliper holder bolts. Hang the caliper from the spring using a wire.
Remove the brake disc. See REAR BRAKE DISC .
Remove the two securing springs on the brake shoes.
Press in the springs (1) and turn them slightly (less than 1/4 of a turn). See Fig 2.
Pull out the springs (2). See Fig 2.
Detach the return spring at the expander. Bend the brake shoes apart and remove the with the return spring and spacer.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Parking Brake Assembly

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fig 2: Removing Parking Brake Springs

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.