Date: 15 Aug 2002 18:01:45 GMT From: davehinznopsamcop.net Subject: Re: 9-5 brake dust?
Someone who looks an awful lot like Gary Fritz <fritzxxxnopsamrii.com> wrote: > "Magnus The Swede" <bogusnopsaml.com> wrote: >> Sorry, in my opinion - get used to it. >> I have the same problem on my 9-3 and 9-5 estate.....and its not a >> "SAAB-problem" - I had the same problem with my Volvo V70. >> I noticed that when the non-asbest pads were introduced, this problem >> increased. > Hm. Makes you wonder why Saab uses open-spoke chrome wheels, if they know > they're going to look like hell 99.9% of the time... Because it cools the brake rotors better, maybe? Because people want them maybe? You can always go and buy steel wheels for it if you want; I have a source in Wisconsin if you're interested. Personally, I'll just wash 'em off from time to time. Dave Hinz