Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2002 14:35:40 +1100 From: Peter Wilkins <wilkinspnopsamail.com.au> Subject: Re: 9-5 brakes & rotors at 20K miles!!!
On Fri, 18 Jan 2002 13:35:26 GMT, "RonM" <rnopsamt> wrote : >At my 20,000 mile service Saab informs me that my 2000 9-5 wagon needs new >front brake pads AND rotors! Pads at 20k is too soon, but rotors too. That's >insane. Spoke with the service manager and he said it's common for rotors to >need replacing with pads due to softer metals being used in the rotors to >minimize brake squeal with metallic pads. > >I'd like to hear what other people have experienced in this regards. > I've done 55000Km (34000m) in my 1998 9-5SE and am still on the original pads rotors (discs) and tyres. The front pads look as though they MAY need replacing at the next service in June. I will be replacing the tyres in a couple of months - two are still pretty good but two are almost onto the wear indicators and I like to replace all 4 at once. If you are a stop-go driver with a heavy foot on accelerator and brake you could need to replace front pads after 20000m. I've heard of rotors (discs) needing early replacement if warped through overheating and rapid uneven cooling, but 20000m routine replacement is crazy. I think your dealer is bullshitting. -- Regards, Peter Wilkins
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