Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 12:02:26 GMT From: Ed <epugh1nopsamp.rr.com> Subject: Re: Saab Brakes
cn wrote: From the descripton of your problem you obviously are wearing your brake pads out too fast. The fluid is not lost it is diplacing the movement in your caliper because of pad wear. You state you had the work done at a dealer. Was this actually a Saab dealer? Either you are very hard on your brakes, replacement pads were substandard or the calipers are hanging up. > That is not normal. Since it happened a second time in such a short > space it seems like there is a problem. If you look in the manual, it > will tell you that the car requires no higher than ***4 I forget the > letters before the 4, but it is some abbreviation like TEK, TEP > something like that. If you have some of that around, you can fill it > yourself when it gets low. it is really easy to do. I do think there is > actually a problem. If they wont address it, keep a record of what > mileages things happen and then present them the cold hard proof. It > isnt normal. > > Hope I helped some, > > Colin > > rick wrote: >> I had my 2000 Saab 9-5 serviced at 20,000 miles. At 24,000 miles >> my brake warning light came on and I found the brake fluid level was >> low. I then had my brake system checked by the dealer and I was told >> my brakes were working normally. I was charged $30 for having brake >> fluid added. I was told it was normal to need to periodically add more >> brake fluid. >> >> I had my car serviced at 30,000 miles which included having the front >> brake pads replaced. Now, at 34,000 my brake warning light has >> come on again and the brake fluid level is again below the minimum >> level. >> >> Is it normal that I need to take my car back to the dealer every 4,000 >> miles and be charged $30 to have brake fluid added? >> >> If not, what are my alternatives? Jiffy Lube will not add brake fluid >> at my regular oil changes for safety reasons. >> >> >> >> -- mailto:epugh1nopsamp.rr.com
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