Date: 10 Nov 1999 01:58:40 GMT From: "Duane Dostie" <ddostienopsamtiernet.net> Subject: Re: Emergency Brake Tightening
> I just had the front rotors and brake pads replaced on a 1986 Saab 900. > The mechanic (not the usual one) seems to have gummed up the adjustment > on the emergency brake. On a very gentle downhill, with the motor > running, the gearshift (manual) in neutral and the emergency brake set, > the car drifts backwards. That's never happened before. > > I've heard that if I drive forward slowly with the emergency brake set, > it will tighten the brake. I've tried this on my flat, 15' driveway a > few times with no perceived improvement. Is this a Saab folk tale or am > I doing this improperly? > > Any other remedies not involving my taking the car back to the shop are > welcome. I've always had success after a brake job when I refrained from using the parking brake for a couple of days. I can't really explain why, but it works. I've had no success following the instructions in the Bentley/Factory manaual. Duane