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Home >> Saab >> 2010 >> 9-3X Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Brakes >> Mechanical - Hydraulic >> Hydraulic Brake System - FOOTBRAKE System >> Repair Instructions >> Rear brake pads >> To remove

To remove

  1. Raise the car.
  2. Remove the wheel.
  3. Remove the retaining spring from the brake caliper.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 3-4
    G05061368Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the protective covers and guide pins.

    Lift off the hydraulic body.

  5. Remove the inner brake pad from the caliper and the outer brake pad from the bracket.

    Clean the inside of the brake caliper and check the dust covers.

  6. Screw in the brake piston with 89 96 969 RESETTING TOOL  and 89 96 977 ADAPTER .
    IMPORTANT: Check that the rubber gaiter does not  turn when the brake piston is screwed in. Otherwise cracks may appear in the gaiter.
    Fig 2: Screwing Brake Piston With 89 96 969 Resetting Tool And 89 96 977 Adapter
    G05061369Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.