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Home >> Saab >> 2003 >> 9-3 Vector, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Brakes >> Mechanical - Hydraulic >> Hydraulic Brake System - FOOTBRAKE System (Late; 9440) >> Adjustment - Replacement >> Brake caliper, rear >> To fit

To fit

  1. Clean the contact surfaces between the steering swivel member and the brake caliper carrier.

    Fit the brake caliper carrier to the steering swivel member. Apply 74 96 268 Thread locking adhesive to the bolts.

    Tightening torque 130Nm +45° (96 lbf ft +45°) 

    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1
    G03619348Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Screw in the brake piston if necessary with 89 96 969 Resetting tool and 89 96 977 Adapter.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 2
    G03619349Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Fit the brake pads.
    NOTE: Make sure the springs on the inner pad enter the groove in the piston.
  4. Fit the hydraulic body.

    Tightening torque 28 Nm (21 lbf ft) 

    Fit the protective covers.

    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 4-6
    G03619350Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Fit the retaining spring to the brake caliper.
  6. Fit the brake hose with new seals on the hydraulic body.

    Tightening torque: 40 Nm (30 lbf ft) 

  7. Remove the brake pedal clamp and refit fuse 6 in the instrument panel electrical center 22.
  8. Bleed the brake system.
  9. Adjust the handbrake.
  10. Fit the wheel.
  11. Lower the car.
  12. Depress the brake pedal repeatedly in order to press out the brake piston and the handbrake self adjustment.
  13. Check the operation of the foot brake and handbrake.
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