Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 16:39:43 -0700 From: Mike <mteeplesnospam.net> Subject: Re: 9-3 brake rotor
If brake fuild in the system wasn't meant to go bi-directional, where does the brake fluid go after we release the brakes? Thru the lines over to the other side? :) A guide is a reference tool and logic is another good tool to use when DYI. \ Mike T. / On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 18:16:45 -0500, "doug" <dougejNOSPAMnospamFREEhotmail.com> wrote: >Dave > >What I posted says it all - if one forces brake fluid through any ABS system >in a direction it was not intended to flow, there is always the potential >for damage. The electronically controlled solenoid valves in a hydraulic >control unit are not designed for bi-directional flow. The act of forcing a >piston back into its bore in the caliper can - and occasionally does - >cause damage. Why even risk it if it can be avoided so easily? > >This isn't a Saab issue specifically; rather it's concept that applies to >cars with ABS in general. My advice is based on many years of experience and >common sense. Factory repair manuals are great for providing info on how to >do repairs on proprietary components, or for wiring diagrams or >troubleshooting diagrams. But does one need to refer to Saab documentation >to do decide if it's better to avoid damaging an expensive component by >following my suggestion? I think not. > >doug > > > > >"Dave Hinz" <DaveHinznospamcop.net> wrote in message >news:3agoirF68k3u0U1nospamvidual.net... >> On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 15:53:35 -0500, doug >> <dougejNOSPAMnospamFREEhotmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Under no circumstances should you push the caliper piston back into the >>> bore - there is definitely the potential of damage to the ABS. >> >> Can you show any Saab documentation that says that? >> >
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