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Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 01:36:43 GMT
From: Alexandre Manfull <amanfullnopsamatlantic.net>
Subject: Emergency Brake Tightening



Hi:

I just had the front rotors and brake pads replaced on a 1986 Saab 900.
The mechanic (not the usual one) seems to have gummed up the adjustment
on the emergency brake.  On a very gentle downhill, with the motor
running, the gearshift (manual) in neutral and the emergency brake set,
the car drifts backwards.  That's never happened before.

I've heard that if I drive forward slowly with the emergency brake set,
it will tighten the brake.  I've tried this on my flat, 15' driveway a
few times with no perceived improvement.  Is this a Saab folk tale or am
I doing this improperly?

Any other remedies not involving my taking the car back to the shop are
welcome.

Thanks for your help.

Alexandre
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