To adjust the parking brake on a Volvo 850, follow these steps:
- Park your car on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
- Locate the parking brake adjustment nut. On the Volvo 850, it is located under the car, near the rear wheels.
- Loosen the lock nut on the parking brake adjustment nut.
- Turn the parking brake adjustment nut clockwise to tighten it. This will increase the tension on the parking brake cable and make it more effective.
- Test the parking brake by releasing it and then applying it again. The parking brake should hold the car in place without slipping.
- If necessary, repeat steps 4 and 5 until the parking brake is properly adjusted.
- Tighten the lock nut to hold the parking brake adjustment in place.
Remember that your parking brake should be able to hold your vehicle still on a steep hill. Adjust it if necessary to ensure it is functioning correctly.