Volvos usually have a quite hefty brake bias favoring the front. While this is good in terms of stability and predictable performance under braking it does leave the rear brakes prone to rusting, particularly the rotors. My first suggestion would be to have the brake rotors checked for rust or surface evenness, and either have them replaced or resurfaced. While you're at it, make sure there's enough material left on the brake pads and that the caliper is moving freely. A once over with a wire brush and a little bit of lube won't hurt it either.
You have drum brakes on the rear.
What should it cost to replace rear brakes, drums and rotors, '96 Volvo 850 GLT.
To replace the rear brakes on a Volvo 850 you must first remove the old brakes. Then connect all of the wirings to the new brakes including the brake fluid line and the connection for the brake pads.
If you only did the front brakes, the problem may be in the rear brakes.
Mine had drum in rear Mine had drum in rear
Look and see.
Caliper slides frozen? Rear drum brakes? May need to be adjusted
mine only has rear anti lock brakes!
If the parking brake does not engage fully, the rear (shoe type) brakes need to be adjusted or replaced.
that depends greatly on what is wrong with them.
Hit it with a hammer to break it loose
Are the brakes right and is the e-brake not sticking?