Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2003 21:59:06 GMT From: "FJW" <don'tbothernopsamamplease.com> Subject: Re: 2000 SAAB 95 Base Model 40K mile service
"Bharath S. Narayan" <brnopsamam.com> wrote in message news:pVGS9.85$9C6.92061nopsam.uswest.net... > Hi: > I just gave my SAAB 95 for a 40K service. The 36 K mile service was dont at > 35K miles and I thought that was major service in itself. I was told during > my 35K mile service that my brake pads were wearing out and that I had about > 5mm left but should be good until 40K service (oil change plus rotation). I > have prepaid maintainence or free upto 36K mils. > I am told now that my brake pads have to be replaced ( which is ok as I > figured that the car is heavy and the brakes are worn) and my rotors are > also at the point where a replacement is recommended. I do only moderate > driving but we live on a hilly area meaning that there are winding up and > down roads. I do more city than highway and I am a decent driver ( my > previous car was an Infinity G20 on which I did not change the brake pads > till 60 K and drove with the original clutch till 150K -stickshift ) and > treat my SAAB well. > I have a couple of questions for former owners > a) Does the brake pads wear often in Saab 95. The dealer told me that the > pads are softer with the newer SAAB's > b) Is it common to change the rotor so quickly ? > > I am going to be spending about $650 + tax for the 40K service and the > brake/rotor Job ($550). Am I being ripped ? > Please advice > Thanks > Bharath > > Why do you need to rep[lace the disks? Brake pad replacement is pretty cheap. Rotors are more. If they are not warped I would just replace the pads. Next time the pads need replacement (or if the rotors warp) you can replace the disks and the pads. I would not replace them just because the repair shop wants to do the job. YMMV...