Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 19:09:28 GMT From: "RonM" <rnopsamt> Subject: Re: 9-5 brakes & rotors at 20K miles!!!
Thanks to everyone for their feedback. I think I'm going to write Saab to complain about this issue. RonM "RonM" <rnopsamt> wrote in message news:ywV18.769$hp6.147nopsamdc01.gnilink.net... > At my 20,000 mile service Saab informs me that my 2000 9-5 wagon needs new > front brake pads AND rotors! Pads at 20k is too soon, but rotors too. That's > insane. Spoke with the service manager and he said it's common for rotors to > need replacing with pads due to softer metals being used in the rotors to > minimize brake squeal with metallic pads. > > After debating this for a little while he says that Saab has a policy that > they will give you one set of rotors at no charge. The existense of that > policy indicates to me that they know they have a problem with their > product. This helps placate me for now, but I sure don't want to pay for > rotors for each additional 20K miles I drive in the future. > > I'd like to hear what other people have experienced in this regards. > > Thanks - RonM > >