BRAKE PAD & ROTOR REPLACEMENT FRONT |
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A special thanks to frequent contributor "Rick Cypher" for the contribution of the material listed below. It is guys like him that make it easier for Saab owners to work on their own cars! Kudos Rick!Pads must be replaced if the actual pad material is less than 5 mm in thickness (0.1969 inches). Remove the front wheel. (Raise the car first or support it with Jack Stands)Press the piston back while the caliper is still attached using a pair of channel lock pliers (or screwdriver)Press the piston back while the caliper is still attached using a pair of channel lock pliers (or screwdriver)Remove the clip from the front of the caliper by prying it out with a screwdriver
Remove the guide pin dustcovers and remove the guide pins (Use Torx T45 ratchet)
Remove the front half of the caliper and let it rest on the strut with cable tieRemove the old pads and install the new ones (Note: May need to further compress the piston, I used a clamp)Install the caliper guide pins/dust pins and torque to 21 foot pounds. Refit the clip for the caliperRefit the wheels and torque to 81 foot pounds & Lower the car and PRESS THE PEDAL NUMEROUS TIME BEFORE DRIVING (if not, you could run into your garage wall)
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