To fit
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.
- Clean the contact surfaces using a wire brush.
- Fit the back-plate, spacer and wheel hub using new nuts.
Tightening torque 50 N.m +30 (37 lbf ft +30)
- Fit the brake disc on the hub and tighten the retaining bolt, using a torque wrench and threadlocking adhesive.
Tightening torque 10 N.m (7 lbf ft)
- Connect the handbrake cable to the lever.
- Fit the return spring on the lever and plug the connector into the wheel sensor.
- Fit the brake caliper and tighten the retaining screws using thread locking compound (Loctite 242, part no 74 96 268).
Tightening torque: 80 N.m (59 lbf ft)
- Press the brake pipe securely in the clips.
- Using a screwdriver, unscrew the adjuster until the brake disc is blocked.
- Then screw the adjuster back until the brake disc can rotate freely.
- Fit the wheel.
Tightening torque 110 N.m (81 lbf ft)
- Depress the brake pedal to press out the brake pads.