Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 11:21:16 -0800 From: Robert Blumberg <Rbtnopsam.com> Subject: Re: Saab and wet brakes
What type of wheels do you have? I have heard, but I have no experience here, that the mostly open, spoke type wheels seem to result in this problem. I suppose the closed wheels kept splash water off the brakes, while the open wheels allow more water in, but that's an unproved theory. "Paul E. Ratty" wrote: > > I have a co-worker who has a 2000 Saab. Not sure of the model. The problem > is that the brakes skip in wet weather. When riding on the highway and not > having used the brakes for a short period of time, when the brakes are > pressed, they don't grab and there is a few terrifying seconds when you > think you have no brakes. Then they finally grab. > > This is not a problem in wet weather in stop and go traffic where the bakes > are used often. > > The car was returned to the dealership and the a different type of brake > pads was installed. This has made no difference. > > Sorry I could not offer more info, but appreciate hearing any feedback > regarding this problem that I could pass on. > > Thanks, > > Paul
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