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Breaks on Saab 2001

After replacing the pads and rotors breaks are pulsating

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Did you replace the front and rear or just the front? Rear brakes can make the pulsation as well. Also if your ABS system is activating that could be described as a "pulsation". The ABS problem is usually caused by a bad wheel speed sensor or ABS module failure. ABS modules can be rebuilt (see ebay BBA-Reman) Wheel speed sensors are available at most auto parts stores. Some Saabs require the replacement of the whole hub assembly.
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 29, 2009

SOURCE: How to replace the rear break pads in my 1997 Saab

Jack up the car and remove the rear wheels. Remove the Caliper pins/spring by pushing them toward the inside of the caliper with a drift.
Remove the brake pads by sliding them out. Push the caliper pistons back in with a large pair of channel lock pliers or a large C-clamp.
Refit in Reverse. Be sure to tighten the Alloy wheels to 86.6 ft lb and if steel wheels then to 67-78 ft lb.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 13, 2009

SOURCE: help putting front rotors and pads on 1997 saab

Open th master cylinder cover and compress the caliper piston so the pads will clear.

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  • Posted on Aug 30, 2009

SOURCE: replacing front brake rotor on 2001 saab

I'm not familiar with Saab
I recomend buying a replacement rotor and looking at it, usuly they eithe are made on the wheel hub, or have two blind holes threaded to put a bolt in it and tighten to pry the rotor away from the hub
Usualy 10 MM bolts an inch long will do it

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 05, 2009

SOURCE: remove hub on saab 93 2001

well that may be a problem.it maybe a hub bearing in which if it is front wheel drive it has three bolts on the inside which has to come off. then the center bolt will have to off it is one big nut. let me know whats up. [email protected]

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 30, 2010

SOURCE: 04 Saab 9-3 Aero-When replacing rear pads/rotors,

There is special tool to release the pressure of a rear caliper piston.You must turn the piston clockwise and push on the same time

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