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Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 22:13:44 GMT
From: "KeithG" <noonenopsamhlink.net>
Subject: Re: 1992 900 handbrake adjustment


Yes, the 14mm hex head is on the inboard side of the caliper. Under this is the 7mm hex adjuster. Take care not to loose the copper washer. Handbrake should not need to be adjusted inside the car. I have never adjusted mine there. I go to the caliper. KeithG "g c" <gcourtnaynopsamatico.ca> wrote in message news:bHR78.22981$_J3.1443180nopsam20.bellglobal.com... > Thanks Keith! > They seemed very competent, and have worked on a few Saabs, but that wrinkle > may have escaped them - the handbrake hadn't been effective for months > before the pads were replaced, but should have been afterwards if they > really knew what they were doing! So I guess the answer is nope! > I followed the link, but the 4mm Allen adjuster isn't clearly located - I'm > assuming its on the back of the calliper opposite to the piston, probably > centre of the lever to which the handbrake cable is attached. > I'm also assuming that the handbrake cable can most easily be adjusted from > inside the car - at least in our snow and no garage! any thoughts? > > "KeithG" <noonenopsamhlink.net> wrote in message > news:a3m5ca$msq$1nopsam.atl.mindspring.net... > > Were the pads replaced at a shop that 'knows saabs'? If not, the adjuster > on > > the caliper was probably not set at the time the pads were replaced. See > the > > link. > > > > KeithG > > > > http://216.78.172.244/brake_folder/rearbrakewebrake.htm > > > > > > "g c" <gcourtnaynopsamatico.ca> wrote in message > > news:OlD68.32161$yi5.3923820nopsam20.bellglobal.com... > > > The handbrake on my 1992 900 turbo convertible isn't very effective. I > had > > > the rear pads replaced recently, but that didn't improve the handbrake > > > grip - it has to be pulled all the way up, and then only grips a bit!. > Any > > > advice, adjustment to make, things to check, sources of information? > > thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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