Adjusting the Parking Brake

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Fig 1: Adjusting Parking Brake

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the rear center console. See Rear Center Console
Check that the parking brake compensator (C) is straight
Check the parking brake cable and brake caliper if necessary
adjust the parking brake. Turn the centrally located adjuster nut (A) on the parking brake compensator so that the arm comes into light contact with the stop lug (B) on both sides
check that the rear wheels can be rotated when the parking brake is not applied
ensure that the adjustment lever is always under load
install the rear section of the center console. See Rear Center Console .