Parts for your 2017 Volvo Xc60-Brake shoes

2017 Volvo XC60 brake shoes – are they used?

Based on technical sources, brake shoes are not used on the 2017 Volvo XC60. Volvo’s official workshop system (VIDA, 2017 XC60 Brake System/Rear Brakes) and the Owner’s Manual section on the Parking brake specify an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) that actuates the rear disc brake callipers. This TRW-type integrated EPB clamps the rear pads against the discs, there is no drum-in-hat arrangement and therefore no parking brake shoes fitted. Industry documentation on TRW EPB integrated rear callipers used across Volvo’s P3 platform supports the same architecture.

Why no brake shoes? The 2017 XC60 runs four-wheel disc brakes with an EPB motor on each rear calliper. Rather than separate drum shoes for the park brake, the EPB simply drives the calliper piston to hold the vehicle. This design trims weight and complexity, improves packaging, and integrates neatly with features like auto-hold and hill-start assist. As a result, “brake shoes” aren’t relevant parts for this model year XC60.

What should be serviced instead? Attention should go to rear pads, discs, and the EPB mechanism. When replacing rear pads, the EPB must be placed in service mode to retract the motors, forcing the pistons back without doing so risks expensive damage. VIDA or a compatible scan tool is the proper method, though some variants support a dashboard procedure outlined in Volvo service literature.

• Use EPB service mode before pad/disc replacement, exit and perform EPB calibration after reassembly.
• Inspect and lubricate rear calliper slide pins and pad abutments, ensure pads move freely.
• Check rear pad thickness at every service interval and address any uneven wear promptly.
• Support battery voltage while operating EPB motors to avoid low-voltage faults.
• After pad changes, bed-in the brakes per Volvo guidance for consistent feel and longevity.

If parts catalogues list “brake shoes” for a 2017 XC60, it’s typically a generic listing or confusion with older Volvo platforms that used drum-in-hat parking brake shoes. For this model, the correct rear friction components are pads and discs only, managed by the EPB-equipped callipers.

Popular questions

Does a 2017 Volvo XC60 have brake shoes?
No. The 2017 XC60 uses an Electronic Parking Brake that clamps the rear disc brake pads via motorised callipers. There are no drum-style parking brake shoes on this model year.

How are the rear brakes serviced on a 2017 XC60 with EPB?
Rear pads and discs are serviced like conventional disc brakes, but the EPB must be placed in service mode first using VIDA or a suitable scan tool. After refitting, the EPB is taken out of service mode and calibrated so the hold function works correctly.

Why do some catalogues show brake shoes for a 2017 XC60?
That’s usually a generic listing or confusion with older Volvo models that used drum-in-hat parking brake shoes. The 2017 XC60’s parking brake is integrated into the rear callipers, so only pads and discs apply.