volvo 240 handbrake

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?

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ian
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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.

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John Roccaro

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

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Mike F

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James Sweet

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