Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 19:58:26 +0000 (UTC) From: "murphwiz" <nutz76nopsamternet.comUHOH!> Subject: Re: Need Help On 9-5 Brakes!!!
"ciphfer" <ciphfernopsam.net> wrote in message news:dGu1a.38$8u2.11nopsamsvr19.news.prodigy.com... > Hi Guys... > > I have a 1999 SAAB 9-5...I previously owned a 87 SAAB 9000. > Changing my brake pads on the 9000 was simple. > I have noticed that there is a copper tube that leads to the brake caliper > on the rear of the 9-5. > I am worried that when I move the caliper to change the pads, the line will > kink, or even break. > My pads are low, and I need to change them soon in order to avoid rotor > damage...plus I like to stop on time! > Can you please give some instructions, or point me to an site where I can > download pages referring to changing the brake pads? > Thanks for all of your help! > > David If you've got a solid line to the caliper, you will nott need to move the caliper to change the pads, as it sounds like you've got the earlier type rear brakes. Pads just slot in and out of the caliper.. www.saabnet.com