Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 22:32:04 GMT From: "fweddybear" <fweddybearnopsamnet> Subject: Re: saab emergency brake problem
> He does have a manual for it already.... it tells you something about using > a feeler guage to adjust the screw in the back by the caliper, but i really > wanted to see if replacing the pads alone would fix the problem before > making any adjustments... >Again, because you've failed to provide model/year info, all we can give >is the most general of advice. >When you replace the pads, you will have to somehow reset the adjuster. >This is usually done by backing off the screw, then screwing in until >it's just about to bite. >So to answer your question, 'replacing the pads alone' won't be enough, >since you can't replace the pads without resetting the mechanism. -- >Grunff Ok.. thanks.... i wish i knew to ask him the year/model..etc... I know this info is important.... I will pass this along to him. Thanks again for your help.. fwed