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Car care
Brake- clutch fluid and
brake pads
brake pads are worn and need replacing. It
is therefore essential that brake pads be
checked regularly, as specified in the ser-
vice program, see page 215.
WARNING
NOTE
Brake fluid deteriorates as it becomes
old. Because it is hygroscopic, it absorbs
waterfromtheairand, intime,couldallow
vapor to form in the brake system, thus
reducing its performance. It is therefore
important that brake fluid be changedreg-
ularly, as specified in the service pro-
gram, see page 215.
Avoid spilling brake fluid onto paintwork,
since it can cause the paint to bubble and
lift. If any brake fluid is spilled, the area
should be flushed with large quantities of
water as quickly as possible.
Brake pad wear indicators
Checking the fluid level
The outboard brake pads on the front
wheels incorporate pad-wear indicators.
When the lining is down to 0.11 in (3 mm),
the pad will produce a screeching, squeal-
ing or scraping noise when the brakes are
applied. New pads should be installed with-
out delay.
The combined brake and clutch-fluid reser-
voir is transparent to facilitate checking of
the fluid level.
The level should be between the MAX and
MIN marks. Top up, as necessary, with
DOT 4 fluid. Do not use DOT 5 brake fluid.
Use only new brake fluid from a sealed con-
tainer.
Check that there are no leaks in the brake
system.
Brake pads should only be changed by
an authorized Saab dealer. To ensure
optimum brake performance, use only
Saab original brake pads.
Changing of the brake fluid should be
carried out by an authorized Saabdealer.
The vehicle´s regular braking system is
adjusted automatically, but the parking
brake has to be adjusted manually. This
work, involving adjustment of the parking
brake cables and brake pads, must only be
carried out by an authorized Saab dealer.
Itisnotpossibletodetect,throughabnormal
pedal or parkingbrake-lever travel, whether
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
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| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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