Remove the Brake Shoes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Shoe Fixing Springs & Tool (999 7225)

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the two fixing springs on the brake shoes. Use 9997225 .

Compress the spring and move it backward, and let up so that the spring's end fits the slot in the bracket and can be removed.

Fig 2: Identifying Return Spring & Brake Shoes

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Detach the return spring at the expander.

Bend the brake shoes apart and remove them with the return spring and spacer.