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Car Forum / Saab Cars / June 2007Front discs
Hi all, I need to change my front discs on my 9000, but according to the Haynes manual, it appears I'll have to disconnect the brake line to the calipers to do it. However, I've stuck my head in the wheel arch & it looks like all I need to do is undo 2 bolts behind the disc to remove the entire caliper without the need to disconnect the brake line. Could someone enlighten me please if the Haynes is correct - it'll be too late to take to a mechanic if I follow the manual & get into problems, Cheers kds :-) On Jun 27, 8:56 am, "kingdoodlesquat" <neggerschegg...@negatseacatspam.com> wrote: > Hi all, > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > kds :-) Haynes is blowing smoke if it tells you to disconnect the brake line. Removing the two 19 mm bolt head carrier bolts will do. > > Hi all, > > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Haynes is blowing smoke if it tells you to disconnect the brake line. > Removing the two 19 mm bolt head carrier bolts will do. cheers, I thought Haynes was being a bit over the top. >> > Hi all, >> > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > cheers, I thought Haynes was being a bit over the top. It's not known as the "book of lies" for nothing! Just for fun:- http://www.messybeast.com/dragonqueen/real-haynes.htm To answer the original question, this is rot you do not need to take off the brake line, just keep it supported to lessen the risk of damage to it whilst the callipers off. Al >>>> Hi all, >>>> [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Al Yup :-) Charles  SignaturePlease remove _removeme_ to reply. > Hi all, > I need to change my front discs on my 9000, but according to the Haynes > manual, it appears I'll have to disconnect the brake line to the calipers to > do it. Rubbish! Page 9.11 paragraph 18 says " ... the brake pads and hydraulic hose can be left in place..." perhaps you have a US version? SignatureRichard Sutherland-Smith 19 Webb Road, Wanganui 4500, NZ On Jun 27, 9:01 pm, Richard Sutherland-Smith <richard...@clear.net.nz> wrote: > > Hi all, > > I need to change my front discs on my 9000, but according to the Haynes [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Richard Sutherland-Smith > 19 Webb Road, Wanganui 4500, NZ There is no US version. I couldn't find mine any longer not having looked it up for years for my three 9k's. To me it is not worth the paper it is printed on. > On Jun 27, 9:01 pm, Richard Sutherland-Smith <richard...@clear.net.nz> > wrote: [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >> Richard Sutherland-Smith >> 19 Webb Road, Wanganui 4500, NZ > There is no US version. I couldn't find mine any longer not having > looked it up for years for my three 9k's. To me it is not worth the > paper it is printed on. Well, perhaps it is :-) I still use it on my TWO 9ks for jobs not covered by sections of the official manual I have. SignatureRichard Sutherland-Smith 19 Webb Road, Wanganui 4500, NZ >> There is no US version. I couldn't find mine any longer not having >> looked it up for years for my three 9k's. To me it is not worth the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >I still use it on my TWO 9ks for jobs not covered by sections of the >official manual I have. Personally, I enjoy the way Haynes always uses generic instructions when you need very specific, per model instructions the most. Then they out do themselves in other instances by leading you down a very detailed path and drop you off on a deserted street with statements like "now remove the 10 screws securing the dash" without a single pointer on where the 10 screws are located.
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