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Home >> Saab >> 2010 >> 9-3X Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Brakes >> Mechanical - Hydraulic >> Hydraulic Brake System - FOOTBRAKE System >> Repair Instructions >> Brake caliper, holder, rear, 4WD >> To fit

To fit

  1. Clean the contact surfaces between the steering swivel member and the brake caliper carrier.
  2. Fit the brake caliper holder to the steering swivel member (A). Apply 74 96 268 Thread locking adhesive to the bolts.

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Swivel Member
    G05061380Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. If necessary:  Screw in the brake piston (A) with 89 96 969 RESETTING TOOL  (B) and 89 96 977 ADAPTER  (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Brake Piston, (89 96 969) Resetting Tool And (89 96 977) Adapter
    G05061382Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
    IMPORTANT: Check that the rubber gaiter does not  turn when the brake piston is screwed in. Otherwise cracks may appear in the gaiter.
  4. Lubricate the pad sliding and contact surfaces with Special paste.
    Fig 3: Locating Pad Sliding And Contact Surfaces
    G05061370Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Fit the brake pads to the holder and cut off the cable tie.
    NOTE: Check that the inner pad locates in the piston's groove.
  6. Fit the brake caliper with the guide pins (C) and the protective covers (B).

    Tightening torque 28 Nm (21 lbf ft) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Spring, Protective Covers And Guide Pins
    G05061378Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Fit the retaining spring (A) to the brake caliper.
  8. Fit the wheel.
  9. Lower the car.
  10. Depress the brake pedal repeatedly in order to press out the brake piston and the handbrake self adjustment.
  11. Check the operation of the foot brake and handbrake.