Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2004 01:14:54 GMT From: Bob <uctraingNOSPAMnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: Saab 9-5 brake life expectancy
On Sun, 04 Jan 2004 09:52:32 +1100, Peter Wilkins <wilkinsp_nospamnopsamte.ozemail.com.au> wrote: >Well, sorry to add to the bad news, but expect to have to have the >discs changed as well next time, in another 20 or 30K. > >But I only had to change the front pads at around 30K, the rear ones >lasted quite a bit longer. I didn't mind that, but I was annoyed next >service when I had to have the front discs replaced as well as the >pads - the Saab dealer said they couldn't be ground flat, and that >this life was quite normal. I checked with Saab themselves and that >was confirmed. I find that hard to believe. If they are using "sacrificial" pads that only go 20K, then the disks should be in good shape. I don't doubt that a dealer/manufacturer who sells $100 disks would tell you that though.