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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, 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 carrier to the steering swivel member. Apply 74 96 268 Thread locking adhesive to the bolts.

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

  3. Screw in the brake piston (A) if necessary with 89 96 969 RESETTING TOOL  (B) and 89 96 977 ADAPTER  (C).
    IMPORTANT: Check that the rubber gaiter does not  turn when the brake piston is screwed in. Otherwise cracks may appear in the gaiter.
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Piston, (89 96 969) Resetting Tool And (89 96 977) Adapter
    G05061382Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lubricate the pad sliding and contact surfaces with Special paste.
    Fig 2: Locating Pad Sliding And Contact Surfaces
    G05061370Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Fit the brake pads.
  6. Fit the hydraulic body.

    Tightening torque 28 Nm (21 lbf ft) 

  7. Fit the protective covers (D).
    Fig 3: Identifying Hydraulic Body, Handbrake Cable, Retaining Spring And Protective Covers
    G05564149Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Fit the retaining spring (C) to the brake caliper.
  9. Fit the handbrake cable (B) to the hydraulic body.
  10. Fit the brake hose (A) with new seals on the hydraulic body.

    Tightening torque: 40 Nm (30 lbf ft) 

  11. Remove the brake pedal clamp and refit FUSE 6, INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRICAL CENTRE 22 .
  12. Bleed the brake system .
  13. Adjust the handbrake. See ADJUSTING THE HANDBRAKE CABLE .
  14. Fold up the anti-roll bar (B) and fit the bolts for the bushings (A).

    Tightening torque 30 Nm (23 lbf ft) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Bushings Bolts And Anti-Roll Bar
    G05564134Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Fit the wheel.
  16. Lower the car.
  17. Depress the brake pedal repeatedly in order to press out the brake piston and the handbrake self adjustment.
  18. Check the operation of the foot brake and handbrake.