The Parking Brake May be Hard to Release on Volvo C30

Problem overview

The parking brake may be hard to release. Our technicians tell us that adjusting the parking brake cable will generally correct this issue.

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Submitted by Jim Taddei · May 29, 2025

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Volvo C30 vehicles with this problem

6 model years affected

Average mileage: 60,063 miles

(4,700 - 148,561)

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The Parking Brake May be Hard to Release on Volvo C30

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