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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 pads, front, level 1 and 2 >> To fit

To fit

  1. Lubricate the shoe sliding surfaces with 89 96 993 Special paste.
    Fig 1: Lubricating Shoe Sliding Surfaces
    G03619300Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Place the outer brake pad into the carrier.

    Fit the inner brake pad into the hydraulic body.

    NOTE: The inner brake pad must be fitted so that the arrow points in the direction of rotation of the brake disc for forward travel.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 2
    G03619301Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Place the hydraulic body into the carrier.

    Fit the guide pins.

    Tightening torque 28 Nm (21 lbf ft) 

    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 3-4
    G03619302Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Fit the protective covers.
  5. Fit the retaining spring to the brake caliper. Lay the outer contact surfaces against the bracket and push the center of the clip.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 5
    G03619303Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Fit the wheel.
  7. Lower the car.
  8. Depress the brake pedal repeatedly in order to press out the brake pistons.
  9. Check the brake fluid level and top up as necessary.
  10. Check the operation of the foot brake.