Date: 3 Jan 2004 13:37:56 -0800 From: MiklosGaalnopsamcom (Miklos) Subject: Re: Saab 9-5 brake life expectancy
I have a '01 9-5 and we had to replace the brakes at 30K. I forgot how much it cost, but I remember it was high. Miklos "Davenuc" <davenucnopsamte.com> wrote in message news:<E8EJb.99653$pY.47591nopsamread04>... > I took my relatively new 2003 9-5 in for 20k service and the service > manager said the front brake pads need replacing. He noted this is a wear > item and not covered by the normal 50k warranty - $300! He indicated that a > 20-25k lifespan is normal for late model 9-5 brakes. He said this was > because the no longer use asbestos and their design for maximum efficiency, > braking, and therefore sacrifice on the longevity. Have I missed the curve > on how brakes work today or is he blowing smoke up my tailpipe. I have a 95 > 900Se conv with 70k that I have yet to replace the brakes on. Any > experience on this? 20k just doesnt seem long enough and $300 seems high to > change out pads. > > davenuc
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