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Home >> Saab >> 2003 >> 9-3 Vector, Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Brakes >> Mechanical - Hydraulic >> Hydraulic Brake System - FOOTBRAKE System (Late; 9440) >> Adjustment - Replacement >> Hydraulic body, front, level 3 >> To fit

To fit

  1. Fit the brake pads into the hydraulic body.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1
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  2. Put in place the hydraulic body and fit the guide pins and protective covers.

    Tightening torque 28 Nm (21 lbf ft) 

  3. Fit the brake hose with new seals.

    Tightening torque: 40 Nm (30 lbf ft) 

    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 2-3
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  4. Fit the retaining spring to the brake caliper. Position the upper edge and center of the spring. Then press home the lower end of the spring. Make sure the lug engages.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 4
    G03619322Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the brake pedal clamp and refit fuse 6 in the instrument panel electrical center 22.
  6. Bleed the brake system.
  7. Fit the wheel.
  8. Lower the car.
  9. Depress the brake pedal repeatedly in order to press out the brake pistons.
  10. Check the brake fluid level and top up as necessary.