Rear Brake Rotor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Make sure the parking brake is not applied.
- Raise the car and remove the wheel.
- Press back the brake piston using a pair of slip-joint pliers.
- Remove the 2 brake caliper retaining bolts. Detach the brake pipe from the clip. Take care not to damage the brake pipe when detaching it.
- Suspend the brake caliper with a cable tie. Use a welding clamp fastened to the silencer on the left-hand side.
- If necessary, slacken the parking brake adjuster.
- Remove the brake disc retaining bolts and take off the brake disc.