Changing Rear Brake Pads on a SAAB 9-3 (2003-2007).
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- The video details the process of changing the brakes on a SAAB 9-3 applicable for models 2003-2007. The process is almost the same on models 2003-2007.Whit slight diferences in the retainer pin in the earlier models. From lifting the back end to removing the caliper and reinstalling everything correctly. Torques are mentioned in the video and are included as annotations while being performed. Tools needed are annotated in the bottom as they are being used in the video. The front break pads are almost exactly similar except they differ in that the inner break pad has a clip that clips it in place onto the caliper piston. The front caliper piston is also hollow and the inner break pad clip laches onto the inside. The front caliper does not turn while being compressed. So this video can also be used as a guide of the replacement process for the front break pads.
Remember this videos are made to be used as a guide with the owners service manual and the operator manual. if you feel at any point uncomfortable doing the task make sure you contact a professional mechanic.
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Great video, here are some observations/comments:
1. When doing rear brakes, put the car shifter on reverse or drive. Disconnect the battery to avoid unadverted switch actuation.
2. WIth a shirt hanger and make an S hook to hang the caliper off the Suspension spring. This will prevent any issue where you may drop the caliper and strain the brake hose.
3. Wear rubber gloves, asbestos can be absorved, at a much lower rate, by your skin.
4. Open the brake fluid reservoir and if is too full, remove some fluid to avoid spillage during the caliber push.
Once pads are replaced, drop the car off the jacks and push brake pedal several times to bring caliper to working condition. Replace fluid and reservoir cap once you are done.
5. You can use a C clamp as an alternative tool, to push the caliper and allow installation of new pads.
wysiwyg248 Good advice, but a c clamp wont work because you also have to turn the piston while you push it in.
A C or G clamp and some vice grips to turn the piston at same time works on rear. C or G clamp alone only works on front of car not the rear but nothing beats the proper wind back tool to the job
For anyone watching this, you can rent the piston compressing tool at any AutoZone. They charge $60 as a refundable deposit. The 'bit' that's on the tool when you open it fits the Saab (no adapter needed). The backing plate slips over the tools handle for correct positioning against the outer caliper fingers. And yes, the adjustable wrench helps to keep tension on the jam nut. Both sides turn clockwise to compress the piston. One other tip: when your done with install raise & lower your E brake lever several times to seat the piston against your new pads. Hope this helps😁👍
What a superb how-to video! Clear visuals, lucid narration, helpful annotations of what tools are needed and even the music choice is punchy and fosters a can-do attitude. Well done and thank you.
You're a lifesaver man! Thank you. Will be changing out my rear pads on my 2004 saab 9-3 this next weekend.Bookmarked for later. I'll let you know how everything goes!
+Gekkonidae 27 glad to help.
+JPTHEMECHROMANCER Only had time to do one side before the sun set today (no garage), but this guide was perfect! Hitting up the other side tommorow. Thanks again! It's much appreciated!
thank you for making this video I've followed it step by step successfully saving loads
This was incredibly informative and easy to follow. Thank you
Dude, wow! You put some hard work in there to make an excellent video. This will really help a lot :-)
than k u very good instructional video tested on my 9-3 and worked like a charm
Thanks for video now I’m can do my own brakes from now on
awesome video and instructions. This was very helpful...Thanks
Great vid thanks for spending the time doing this.
Thank you the video was real helpful.
Very good video. Thanks
You alter the torque applied by the torque wrench when using a universal joint.
You forgot to remove cap from res to allow fluid to retreat would have been easier to push piston back
I can’t get my caliper off my Saab.. it’s almost like it’s rusted 🤦🏻♂️, I’m so sad that I couldn’t get the job done bc of this. Does anyone know of a way to help loosen it ? I’ve prayed wd40
Awesome thanks
Does each side of the car have the piston turn clockwise? I have seen caliper kits come with a left and right hand tool and wasn't sure why.
thsnk u 4 the info
+EMoney107Block no problem Im hoping it helps some people out there.
What rewind tool fits the Saab 9-3 NG? Thanks,
Can I use a C clamp to compress the caliper piston???
Evidently on Saab and some other makes the piston needs to rotate back in. Basically if the caliber piston has any indentations it likely has to rotate on the way in. If it is flat and smooth it probably can be pushed in straight.
How about the side with the E brake.
I hate those little crank jacks the cars come with. If you do your own work make it easier with a floor jack
no brake fluid or bleed ????????
+Thomas Waite I did not include it in this video. It is good practice to bleed after a break change.
Also a good idea before finished is applied to video to uncap break fluid reserve before compressing piston and remove overflow if needed after compressing and fill if needed then replacing cap press break petal a few times til pressure is back right. It will definitely be off after compressing the pistons. Someone unexperienced watching the vid might not know this...
If I don't have the tool to put the piston back? Some alternative maybe?
+TheHell666yeah sorry for the late answer the piston depresor can be rented at a local store i tried c clamps before but it only works on certain pistons and most pistons have to be depressed and screwed in so no in most pistons theres no alternative
use a flat screw driver before you take a out ibetwin the break pa and caliper.
Calipers are cheap if you can't rent a tool that fits at your local auto parts store. I've resorted to that before without regrets. Still cheaper than a mechanic changing pads...
Ended up having to take mine to a mechanic because I could not for the life of me depress the calipter piston.
Me neither :/ even got an extension pipe to help but ended up bending the handle on the tool. Guess I must get a new caliper
putting parking brake on is useless after lift back of car , should block front wheels dummy !!