My very first post here so I hope I've done everything OK. Wondering if anyone can help me.

I have a 2000 W reg V40, on which the handbrake has just started to stick. I've taken the linkage off on the rear brake calliper and sprayed it with WD40, and it frees it up ok for a month or so, then it starts sticking again. The cable itself is free. Does anyone know what is causing the problem or how to fix it permanently? My local garage said the V40 is an excellent car, the only problem they really see on them is a sticking handbrake. 4 months after the MOT it starts happening to mine!

The only thought I have is to completely replace the rear callipers. There is a volvo breakers yard local to me. How do I know these would last though??

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanx in advance.

Hi Dave

I had a similar thing on mine - seems to be a fault with the internal handbrake mechanism on the caliper. I chose to go with one from a breakers as it was worth 'risking' as it was much cheaper than a new one, and I can still replace it a couple more times and still be quids in :-)

Interestingly (for me anyway), the replacement came with a return spring fitted on the handrake mechanism - my orignal caliper didn't have this, so even if the replacement one starts to play up a little then the return spring will help keep it seated correctly :-)

Cheers

Paul