Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 11:23:23 +0100 From: "SimonJ" <menopsam.com> Subject: Re: New Saab Owner Questions: HELP!
> > > 3) Repairing a non-working parking brake...will this cost a fortune? > > Depends on why they're not working. Probably sticky calipers. Your brakes > act on the rear, unlike earlier 900s. I'd take a good look at the calipers, > move the levers back and forth, see if they stick. > Worst case = rebuilt calipers, discs and pads. Total parts maybe £150-200 > ($250-350). Easy sunday morning job. > First check that the cables have been adjusted properly, by someone who knows saabs. If the cables have been adjusted the same way as an ordinary car, this can stop the brake from working, you have to have a few notches of slack.