Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 18:15:13 +0100 From: "Simon" <allnopsam.worldonline.com> Subject: Re: '83 900S brake calipers
Eurocarparts www.eurocarparts.com selll them and ship worldwide. Simon. "Grunff" <runffnopsamo.com> wrote in message news:992847814.2352.0.nnrp-12.c1ed028enopsam.demon.co.uk... > There isn't a design flaw. I've heard this assertion many times, but I > definitely don't agree. > > The sliding yolk calipers are slightly odd and clumsy, but they perform very > reliably, and give excellent braking. Much better, in fact, than the later > ones. They do have a couple of problems. If you don't keep them well lubed, > they will stick. And, the hand-brake mechanism can stick on older calipers. > > If I were you, I'd take the calipers that you have and dismantle them. Check > the cylinders/pistons for corrosion or pitting. If they're nice and clean, > just get a new set of seals (very cheap), and re-assemble. > > If, otoh, they are corroded, you'll need a good pair of rebuilt ones. Don't > know where you are, but in the UK, NeoBros provide pretty decent rebuilds. > In the US, there are plenty of companies, many of whom advertise on > www.saabnet.com. > > A good pair of calipers should last 15 years or so before a rebuild. > > > >
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