Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 21:27:52 GMT From: John Davies <johndaviesNOSPAMnopsam.net> Subject: Re: saab emergency brake problem
On Sun, 01 Sep 2002 19:36:00 GMT, "fweddybear" <fweddybearnopsamnet> wrote: >A freind of mine owns a saab and he is having a problem getting the >emergency brake to work.... he has adjusted it at the console, and they grab >a little, but not nearly enough to make the car stop from rolling. I >checked his rear brakes, and thought if he replaced the pads, (they are >pretty worn) that he would have more piston movement and would solve the >problem.... any suggestions?? thanks in advance > >fwed > The 9-5 at least has a seperate drum brake for the emergency (parking) brake. You need to remove the rotor/ drum assembly to inspect it. I imagine it needs adjusting at the shoe adjusters. John Davies Monroe WA USA 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon 2000 Audi A4 quattro 1.8T 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4