Date: Sat, 28 May 2005 22:52:07 +0100 From: Colin Stamp <col.dustbinnospamp.plus.com> Subject: Re: 2000 9-3 brake job - anything to know?
On Sat, 28 May 2005 13:30:32 -0700, "feynman" <cesiumnospamast.net> wrote: >Going to replace the pads on my newly purchased 2000 9-3. Never owed a Saab >before and am wondering if there's anything special I should be aware of. >Thanks! > They're pretty un-remarkable calipers. Torque on the pin-bolts is 28Nm. They need a biggish allen-key (7mm I think, but it could be 8mm), so make sure you have one to fit your torque wrench before you bother to take the wheels off. Cheers, Colin (Who had to put the wheels back on to go and buy the sodding hex bit).