Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2004 15:39:54 GMT From: jw <john.s.websternopsamzon.net> Subject: Re: 1984 900S -- brake caliper seized in cold weather
Grunff wrote: > jw wrote: >> This morning, the front right brake caliper was temporarily seized up. The >> car moved, but it didn't roll very well. I drove a few blocks hoping it >> would release once it warmed up. When I pulled over, the caliper was >> smoking. I started the car up again, and pumped the brakes and engaged and >> disengaged the parking brake a few times, and the caliper released. > Quick fix: Lubricate the lever on the caliper with generous > amounts of WD40 or any other light oil. Make sure it gets right > into the pivot pin hole. > > Long term fix: Replace/rebuild the front calipers. If they > haven't been done, 20 years is a long time. Thanks for the info, Grunff and Dave. I didn't set the parking brake last night, and I'll lube the caliper while I hunt down new calipers... My local Saab mechanic (Conn-Tech in Warwick, Rhode Island, highly recommended) usually has some kicking around. -jw -- 1984 900S 198K miles Rhode Island, USA
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