Date: 8 Dec 2004 20:19:56 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: First Time Saab owner
On Wed, 8 Dec 2004 14:10:34 -0500, Robert Murphy <rtmurphnospamcity.com> wrote: > > As for the brakes. I have been going to a local shop for years for my US > made cars. The parts are guaranteed for life, their prices are reasonable > and they have always treated me well. I was only wondering if the brakes > for this car were unusually complicated or parts that rare that they would > be unable to change them. If anything, they are easier to change than, say, brakes on a Dodge Caravan. Speaking from direct personal experience here. > As far as changing them myself, all you would > need to do is spend 15 minutes around me with an auto repair to know that > isn't happening. I am pretty inept when it comes to these things. Literally, the brakes can be done with a ratchet and socket, a 1/8" punch (or nail with the point ground off), a hammer, and a C-clamp. > I probably should have gone through the manual before posting and for this I > apologize. I picked up the car yesterday and got home in time for my son's > school concert and when I got home I went straight to Usenet. Not a problem. Fun car, eh? Dave Hinz