Experiencing Issues with 2002 Volvo XC90's Electric Handbrake: Seeking Advice and Experiences

Hey there! I feel your pain with the electric handbrake problem! My 1999 Volvo XC70 faced the same issue not too long ago. It seems like it's a fairly common problem in older models. It turned out to be a defective electric motor in the brake caliper. It wasn't a walk in the park, I'll tell you that. The repair works involved a fair bit of tinkering. The motor had to be disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled, and then the handbrake system had to be reset. But, you can imagine the relief once it was sorted—you don’t want your trusty Volvo's wheels doing their own thing! I don’t wish you the same experience, but that's where the cookie crumbles when you're dealing with aging units. I hope it helps! Good luck with your Volvo.

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Howdy! Wow, your ordeal with your XC70's handbrake sounds like a proper headache! I'm not looking forward to potentially going through the same rigmarole with my XC90. I'm curious though, do you recall how much you ended up shelling out to get it fixed? And since the repair, has any related issue popped up or has it been smooth sailing? Any additional info would be massively helpful. Thanks a ton!

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Hey! Yeah, it was quite the shindig getting that handbrake issue sorted, no kidding. As for the cost, I had to part with 505 Euro to get the electric motor in the brake caliper fixed. A bit hefty but totally worth it considering the peace of mind you get afterward. Now about post-fix issues: I gotta tell you, since the repairs, it's been as smooth as a summer sea. The electric handbrake malfunction was nixed right there by the mechanic, and no mishaps since then. So good news, you won't likely have recurring nightmares after getting it done once! Hope that helps and you get your XC90 back on track soon! Keep us posted! Cheers!

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Hey, Thanks for all that incredible detail - it's been super helpful! It surely is reassuring to know that yours was a one-time ordeal, even if preparing for a 505 euro dent to my wallet is a tough pill to swallow. But you're right - the peace of mind (and a brake that actually does its job) is sure worth it, I suppose. I'll take your advice and get my faithful XC90's issue sorted out. And of course, I'll keep you and all the good folks here in the loop once it's done and dusted. I appreciate your help and timely response. Here's hoping my encounter with the mechanic won't be as stressful as it seems! Cheers!

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