Saab: Saab 9-5 brake life expectancy

I have a '01 9-5 and we had to replace the brakes at 30K. I forgot
how much it cost, but I remember it was high.

Miklos

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On Sat, 3 Jan 2004 10:49:13 -0800, "Davenuc" <com>
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Well, sorry to add to the bad news, but expect to have to have the
discs changed as well next time, in another 20 or 30K.

But I only had to change the front pads at around 30K, the rear ones
lasted quite a bit longer. I didn't mind that, but I was annoyed next
service when I had to have the front discs replaced as well as the
pads - the Saab dealer said they couldn't be ground flat, and that
this life was quite normal. I checked with Saab themselves and that
was confirmed.

Of course, if you do lots of country driving with little braking, they
will last much longer. It's the constant braking in city traffic that
kills them quickly.
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Regards,
Peter Wilkins

What kind of pads does saab use on the 9-5? You may want to go to an
upgraded composite that lasts longer. And $300 does seem high. SInce
it is warranty have an independent do it.

On 1/3/2004 3:37 PM, Miklos wrote: 

Saw an ad the other day from eeuroparts.com. They have zimmerman rotors
and pads for a 9-5, all 4 wheels, rotors, pads, shipping (free) is less than
$300. Install it yourself in about an hour and you're all set.

That's what I'm doing in the spring as mine will last about that long.


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On Sun, 04 Jan 2004 09:52:32 +1100, Peter Wilkins
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I find that hard to believe. If they are using "sacrificial" pads
that only go 20K, then the disks should be in good shape. I don't
doubt that a dealer/manufacturer who sells $100 disks would tell
you that though.