900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI (1985)
Brake Pad: All Technical Service Bulletins
Brakes - Installing Front Pads
FILE IN S.I. Man
VOL. I
SEC. A-5
PG. 29
Service Information
SUBJECT:
INSTALLING FRONT BRAKE PADS ISSUE: 07/86-862
APPLICATION: SAAB 99, 1975-80 SAAB 900, 1979-87
A new front pad set combination is introduced into spare parts from 07/86. This new combination consists of two 2-pad combinations (P/N 91-02-708
Textar T474, 91- 02-690 Delco 121) which require special installation considerations. See S.I. 07/86-861 for pad applications.
The alternative four pad organic set (P/N 89-93-297) remains as before and is still restricted for naturally aspirated cars that will never be used in severe
service (e.g., sustained city driving mountainous driving). The service life of this set is less than that of the new semi-metallic front combination.
Installing New Pad Sets
1.
Remove rust and worn edges from the brake disc.
Check condition of the dust covers on the piston. Replace if cracked or damaged.
If the brake fluid is suspect, it should be changed. Check the vehicles service records or interview the customer. Brake fluid should be changed
every 2 years or 30,000 miles. Use DOT 4 (never use DOT 5).
2.
Check that the hand brake actuating lever at the caliper moves freely.
Clean and grease the sliding surfaces of the brake housing for the yoke and pads. Use Gleitmo 540 (P/N 30-08-612).
3.
Check the hand brake cable clearance 0.019 +/- .003" (0.5 +/- 0.1 mm) at the caliper levers and adjust if necessary.
