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Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 12:11:34 GMT
From: jrsnopsamnet (James R. Sciullo)
Subject: Re: 96 900SE Brake Problems


Glen, Thanks for your reply. I have the dealer take a look at your option. Jim In article <6lrkno$f6nnopsam.sierra.com>, "Glenn Wallace" <nospam.Glenn.Wallacenopsammix.com> wrote: > Rob Teichman wrote in message <35807AD7.1273E73Bnopsamog.net>... > >Learn to live with it. I ha the same problem with my 91 9000, and then > >my 95 900S convertible. Nothing, repeat nothings seems to work (on the > >9000 I even used non Saab parts, got new rotors and it still squeeled). > >> ANybody have any problems with 96 900SE brakes!! They keep squeeking > >> before and after use. The dealer tried several times to fix it (two > >> dealers actually) and I still have the same problem. Any suggestions?? > > > I fixed mine! > > The dealer tried and gave up. New pads (twice), turned rotors, then > said it was normal for asbestos free pads (which is bullsh*t) - I have > two other cars that have asbestos free semi metallic pads and they > are silent. > > I suggested they give me a new car off the lot which didn't squeal. > This was loud enough, BTW, to be heard in the car over the stereo. > The Saab area rep was arrogant and RUDE about it. I ended up > paying for one set of the Saab pads in desperation, which didn't help. > > So I bought some soft metal adhesive backed pad shims, they sell > them at GI Joes, I'm sure Trak or another place like that would have > them. > > The material itself is made by 3M. Heat resistant of course. > > You remove the pads and cut the material to shape and it > fits on the back of the pads against the piston. > > The goo (both the stuff that soaks into the pads and > the stuff that goes on the back of the pads) didn't work. > > FWI this was on my REAR brakes on my 95 900SE. > No noises since, and the brakes work fine. > > Also note that Saab changed the FRONT pads on the 96 > year to be quieter, they will fit the '95 cars. This new part > should be supplied if you ask for pads for a 95 model year. > > Glenn

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