Where might the parking brake release be located?
The release for the foot-operated parking brake is right above the parking brake pedal. The parking brake release is a large handle with a “P” on it. To release the parking brake, pull on the handle until you hear the brake release.
Should you use parking brake all the time?
The short answer: whenever you park! “Whether your car is a manual or automatic, the terrain is hilly or flat, you should use your parking brake every time you park,” writes Driver’s Ed Guru. The parking brake is essential to your safety and those around you.
What is the name of the Volvo parking brake?
The Volvo electronic parking brake is often referred to by names such as the emergency brake or handbrake or even abbreviated as “EPB”. No matter what it’s referred to as, you will hear of the inevitable problems and that it needs to be serviced.
Can you replace the rear pads on a Volvo?
In theory, replacing a set of rear pads is a cinch. For Volvo drivers with a vehicle equipped with an electronic parking brake, there is another step involved that may seem like a money grab for the dealership. Don’t worry, though, there is another way. How do Electronic Parking Brakes (EPB) Work?
How to reset Volvo P2 & P3 electronic parking brake?
For the infrequent DIY’er, simply removing the EPB motor and retracting the piston manually is a perfectly viable alternative method. If you interested in more Volvo content, whether that is DIYs, builds, or news, visit our Volvo hub at volvo.fcpeuro.com . Alex is FCP’s Blog Editor and a Desktop Engineer from Endwell, NY.
Is there a way to retract the EPB on a Volvo?
For the infrequent DIY’er, simply removing the EPB motor and retracting the piston manually is a perfectly viable alternative method. If you interested in more Volvo content, whether that is DIYs, builds, or news, visit our Volvo hub at volvo.fcpeuro.com.