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Replying to: bobbya (Jun 28, 2008 7:53 am) I wanted to use ceramics as they are much better but my mechanic insisted on using the factory replacements. I should have insisted as the ceramics are much better, and the next year SAAB uses ceramics all the way around. Before you spend any money, check with a reputable mechanic and find out what is going on, perhaps your rotors do not need replacing
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| I purchased my 9-3 last August and I have had to change my headlights every two months. I was told that it could possibly be the electical circuits are wired as one. Does anyone have the same issue? | |
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Replying to: bobbya (Jun 28, 2008 7:53 am) |
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Replying to: ascoop5000 (Jul 12, 2008 8:13 am) |
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Replying to: ascoop5000 (Jul 12, 2008 8:13 am)
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I had to replace the front pads on my 2005 at 25K miles. I asked my mechanic to use ceramic pads and he refused, citing liability issues with not using a factory replacement. Lo and behold, the following year they went to ceramics front and back. Also my dealer wanted over $300 to replace the rotors which could not be resurfaced. My mechanic was able to resurface the rotors and change a $800 repair bill to a $350 repair bill.
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Replying to: shihanb (Jun 29, 2008 6:36 am) And BTW, you should not re-surface these rotors. They are soft and will be subject to warping quickly if you surface them. As a result, you will be back in for new pads and rotors most likely in a shorter period of time. One more thing....rotors and brakes are a job that any guy should be able to do in your own driveway. Takes me about 30 minutes per axle and I buy all my brakes online (all Saab OE materials too). I am not a mechanic....just a regular guy. I think I pay around $180 for a set of rotors and pads online and ....$0 for labor. I can do front and rear for less then $400. The additional amount of work required to swap rotors once you are pulling pads is about 2 minutes. It is completely silly to not replace rotors and even sillier to re-surface them if you are pulling pads anyway. |
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Replying to: shihanb (Jul 14, 2008 7:08 am) also the shift knob was popping out, so the service guy epoxied the knob back on - without first putting in the spring for the reverse lever. and, of course, when replacing a faulty turn signal switch, accidentally causing a blockage in the a/c drain resulting in the passenger side wells turning into a swimming pool. and i have replaced rotors and pads myself, but the ease of doing it depends a lot on the car and the age of the car (rusted screws). i have another car that requires special tooling to remove the rotors.
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Replying to: bobbya (Jun 28, 2008 7:53 am) I asked the dealer what's up with this. His reply, this is normal for a 93. It seems like a flaw to me. |
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Replying to: bobbya (Jun 28, 2008 7:53 am) I was also shock to learn during a routine tire rotation that my rear brake pads are at limit. Front is ok. Also, I notice the rear wheels has lots of brake dust from day one. Talk to B&B Saab in Santa Clara. They offer to replace the rear pads at cost and I accepted. Rotors still ok for now. Still, it is incredible that pads have such a short life. 
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