Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 22:12:37 GMT From: Bob_Landrynopsamoot.com (Bob Landry) Subject: Re: Parking Brake and Oil Leaks ( Long Post )
On Sun, 18 Apr 1999 08:08:10 -0400, "CCR" <CCRiekernopsam.net> wrote: >>>My 1984 900 has a parking brake that doesn't work very well. >Is there a method to adjust the parking brake mechanism at the caliper? I don't >want to take the whole thing apart ( yet ) if there is a simpler solution.<< > >Doug, > >It sounds like your e-brake cables have stretched. There are adjusters that will allow you >to re-tension those cables. The adjusters are located at the rear of the handbrake lever >under a plastic cover. Removing this cover will expose the 2 hex head adjusters. >Craig > > > REmember that the cables cross, i.e. the left nut adjusts the right brake, and vice versa. (I have NO idea why Saab did it this way...) Bob Landry Landlocked in Utah, dreamin' of the Islands... ICQ# 760113