Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2003 19:42:10 GMT From: Steven Stern <sdsternNOSPAMHEREnopsamAMHEREmindspring.com> Subject: Re: 9-5 Front Brakes
On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 00:26:56 GMT (more or less), "WORSS" <wrectornopsamp.rr.com> wrote: >Hi, > >I have a 99, 9-5 wagon that according to the dealer needs new pad and rotors. The rotors have never been turned and I am on the original pads....not too bad for 70,000 miles. > >I have replaced rotors and pads on other cars, but don' have a manual for this one. Anything difficult about replacing the rotors and pads on this car? > >Any suggestions on what rotors and pads to use? If I do choose to have this done at the dealer, approximately what should it cost me? > >Thanks, >Bill The dealer will ALWAYS say you need new rotors. Check it out at an independent brake shop or Saab shop first. I just put on new pads at 60,000. (First replacement was at 30,000.) The rotors should be good for another 30,000 miles, if not more.