Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 15:56:54 GMT From: John Davies <johndaviesNOSPAMnopsam.net> Subject: Re: saab emergency brake problem
On Mon, 02 Sep 2002 13:58:57 GMT, "fweddybear" <fweddybearnopsamnet> wrote: > > Hmmmmmmmm... I am not so sure it has a separate drum system for >emergency brakes... i took one rear tire off to look and they had disc. He >just picked it up a week ago, and I didn't bother to ask him what year, or >even the model, but it looks like a 90 ish saab. he has a manual and in the >book it says to use a feeler guage to adjust behind. there are two separate >e brake cables (one to each rear wheel). When you pull up on the cable, it >activates a spring loaded assembly that seems to push the piston out on the >pads, thus grabbing the rotors. since the pads are worn to a point where >they need replacing, I suggested he replace the pads and see if the e-brake >works better since i believe the piston is pretty much out all the way as it >is. The only thing that is confusing me is that when he steps on the >regular brake, the pads grab the rotor alot better. Any suggestions?? Find out what model it is and buy a maintenance manual. It will tell you everything you need to know about servicing the brakes. The earlier models have printed aftermarket manuals available. The 9-5 does not, yet, just a (very) expensive CD-ROM. John Davies Monroe WA USA 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon 2000 Audi A4 quattro 1.8T 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4
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