Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:01:19 -0500 From: Fred W <Malt_Houndnospamm-me-not*yahoo.com> Subject: Re: 9-3 front brake caliper replacement faq, anyone?
MainerInMass wrote: > I'm in Boston, but the car's in Portland, ME. I have found an exploded > diagram of the brake (located at > http://www.eeuroparts.com/images/diagrams/6746334d-3b99-4e2c-8947-e6587e0b6a2e.gif > ), and I can't see these pins of which you speak in it. That aside, if > I were to buy a remanufactured caliper, would that get me new guide > pins as well? No, probably not. The pins are SAAB p/n 89 69 651 and the sliders that ride on those pins are 44 67 064. Best bet is to do a disassembly first and see if you need them. You might get lucky and just need to clean everything up and reassemble with High Temp grease. > > I'm currently considering purchasing part number N1040-113911 from > www.ips-parts.com > That seems a pretty good price for those calipers. -- -Fred