Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2004 00:12:00 GMT From: "Bill Jackson" <wjacksonnopsamesterdotrr.com> Subject: Re: Saab 9-5 brake life expectancy
Saw an ad the other day from eeuroparts.com. They have zimmerman rotors and pads for a 9-5, all 4 wheels, rotors, pads, shipping (free) is less than $300. Install it yourself in about an hour and you're all set. That's what I'm doing in the spring as mine will last about that long. "Davenuc" <davenucnopsamte.com> wrote in message news:E8EJb.99653$pY.47591nopsamread04... > I took my relatively new 2003 9-5 in for 20k service and the service > manager said the front brake pads need replacing. He noted this is a wear > item and not covered by the normal 50k warranty - $300! He indicated that a > 20-25k lifespan is normal for late model 9-5 brakes. He said this was > because the no longer use asbestos and their design for maximum efficiency, > braking, and therefore sacrifice on the longevity. Have I missed the curve > on how brakes work today or is he blowing smoke up my tailpipe. I have a 95 > 900Se conv with 70k that I have yet to replace the brakes on. Any > experience on this? 20k just doesnt seem long enough and $300 seems high to > change out pads. > > davenuc > >