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Date: 19 Aug 2005 20:36:09 GMT
From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net>
Subject: Re: Saab 9-3 brakes...help!


On Fri, 19 Aug 2005 13:02:15 -0500, Sunday_Mechanic <mjsmandersonnospamo.com> wrote: > > I am helping my father in law with the brakes on his 2003 9-3 Saab 2.0t > Linear. I've done brakes on my Honda, Mercury, and Chevy, but never on > a Saab, so I was in for a treat! After taking off the tires, we spent > the better part of a day searching out auto parts stores that had the > right size of the 'specialty' tools we needed (torx, hex). Torx and hex are specialty tools now? > I tried bleeding it again while pressing on the piston, and then with a > C clamp trying to push it back in, but with no luck. It seems frozen. > The fluid that came out was actually very hot to the touch, even though > the car had been sitting on jacks for a week in the garage. That doesn't make any sense...? > So I > detached the caliper from the brake line and tried pushing it in on the > floor after fully draining the caliper, and still couldn't get it back > in. The fluid seemed clean with no gunk buildup, so haven't tried > brake cleaner yet. Brake cleaner goes on the rotor, not in the calipers; I hope that's not what you meant? > So... > 1) does anyone have any advice or experience with how to fix the piston > without buying a rebuilt caliper? :confused: I can't think of any failure mode with those calipers that explains what you describe. This isn't one that you have to turn back in like the '70s and '80s 99/900 calipers, is it? Are there holes in the face of the piston for such a purpose? > 2) does anyone know where I can get rear rotors, since no auto parts > stores in Kansas City stock or sell them? Try to find a "beck arnley" dealer. Or go to eeuroparts.com (note two e's at the start of that). > 3) is the piston screw compress instead of just straight compress > against the pad? That's what I'm wondering. I don't have that specific car but I don't remember anything of the sort in that new of a Saab. But, if it's got the 2 or 4 holes in the face of the piston, it's likely. > 4) How much does a typical rotors and pads for all wheels cost on this > car? see eeuroparts.com for a guide. > 5) I use Wagner Thermo-quiet pads on all my cars, and have had good > luck with quiet and long wear, but a little dust. Does anyone have > luck with them on Saab? Should I go ceramic instead? Personal preference and driving style entirely. I just buy the Saab pads and I'm happy with them. > I've read many postings here, but haven't yet found anything directly > helpful to my problem. I don't understand why your brake fluid would be hot, nor do I understand why the piston went in before and now will not. Something doesn't make sense just yet.

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