Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 10:15:14 +0200 From: "Kristian Steve Jensen" <dat0hksjnospam.hitos.no> Subject: Re: Brake Pads
"Walt Kienzle" <wkienzlenospam.net> skrev i melding news:c67cal01aitnospams1.newsguy.com... > > "Kristian Steve Jensen" <dat0hksjnospam.hitos.no> wrote in message > news:c66lvj$8jur1$1nospam66583.news.uni-berlin.de... > > I bought original Saab pads for my 88 9000i. They seem to have some kind > of > > soft material covering their backside. Is this whine damping material, or > do > > I have to use copper grease? > > > > Kristian > > > > > As you suspected, many brake pad manufacturers are putting material onto the > pad backing plate to reduce noise, so copper grease or shims are not needed. > Out of curiosity, what brand of pads did you select? > Genuine Saab pads, as mentiioned above. Part no 8993974. Last time I buy something from a Saab dealer, I'm sick of their prices, and my car isn't worth it. I paid around $50 (374 NOK), when unoriginal pads, probably made by the same manufacturer costs $35 (250 NOK). Kristian