Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 17:14:38 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: handbrake 1990 saab 9000
Mr.Nice. wrote: > I'm having some trouble with the handbrake on a 1990 saab 9000. > excessive movement in the handbrake lever and little grip from the > handbrake. > the brake pads have lots of material on them still. > the adjusters on the handbrake lever are all as tight as they'll go. > the haynes manual talks of an adjuster on the caliper but I can't find > this. > your thoughts ladies and gentlemen please. The caliper adjusters are hidden behind a (14mm?) bolt on the inboard face of each caliper. You need to remove these bolts, and use a 7mm allen key to adjust. This is an unusual size; most sets don't have a 7mm. and you may need to buy one especially. The procedure for setting up the brakes is outlined here: <http://68.18.144.120/brake_folder/rearbrakewebrake.htm> It is essential that you follow the procedure - getting the brakes to work correctly is almost impossible if you do things out of sequence. Good luck. -- Grunff