And YES, a restore build is a legitimate “build,” especially a “stock +” build like you mentioned in a recent video about this car. Stock + stays within the engineering spec of the vehicle but makes it better. It’s practical and economical. I swear, when I heard you say it it brought a tear of joy to my eye LOL
Silver/metallic is a good choice, though I would probably go for a blue or perhaps blue with a yellow stripe to mimic the Swedish flag. Could always go for red for the extra 5 hp per caliper lol
Did the same thing on my '01 wagon and made a huge difference, although 9-5 brakes are "average" at best. Do yourself a favor and flush out the lines and replace the brake fluid, this made a huge diffence in pedal feel on mine.
You should consider changing the brake lines to stainless steel braided lines - the old lines tend to bulge a little over time, reducing the feel and consistency of braking. I changed mine about 6 months ago (it is 6 lines and relatively simple) and makes an enormous differnce. Good channel - thanks for the content.
Hi. A bit late but hope you can see this reply. Mine kinda breaks not soin a while it seems it won’t stop where you want her to stop like pedal keeps travelling but it won’t stop where you wanted to stop and just a bit further🩺
Always nice having new brakes. But why did you not put some kind of anti-seize on the pad-"ears" that the pads move in the bracket on? That's super important to keep the pads moving nicely in the bracket... Some of that anti-squeal or just grease would be sufficient. Now they can/will seize up. Also a trick for the rear suspension so you can get an impact on all of the bolts: Undo the big 21mm bolt on the strut with an impact, then you can just push the strut out of the way and use the impact for the rest of the bolts too.
yeah, i usually put grease there too but it was an oversight on this one too tbh. that might've worked better in retrospect haha, but i was lazy and ended up doing just as much work lol
This video is incredibly timely. I literally just received my shipment of rotors and pads earlier today for my just bought 04 9-5. Love the channel and appreciate all the work and effort you put in. You are absolutely a part of the reason I purchased my first Saab. Keep it up!
I find so funny, before I click on the video the thumbnail plays the video without sound. The subtitles always say [music] when the turbo x drives by 😂
Great information. Only caveat for a vehicle this age/mileage with brake job is that the fluid needs a complete flush. Thanks for doing this. Nice car.
Two things I would add to the video, since I started doing my 9-5 brakes this morning. 1: order new set screws that hold the rotors in place. They are very easy to strip especially if the last guy to work on the cat torqued them down. 2: bleed your brakes after you changed them. I didn't think mine needed it, but I bled them just a little bit and the fluid came out almost black and a little milky looking. Need to do a full fluid flush next week when rockauto sends me the other rear rotor they forgot to ship to me lol Also, just realized we bought the exact same rotors and pads.
yeah, i was surprised honestly. 292 is the biggest the 9-3's got. although, the 9-3 aero and TX front brakes are waaaay better than the 9-5 fronts, so i guess it evens out lol
Hey! I have a 2007 9-3 b284 and I am looking for a vacuum sensor. Not the sensor for the turbo but the one that's located at the top left in the engine bay. But I can't find it anywhere! So I am wondering if anyone knows where I can get my hands on one?
Did you get a new camera or something? The video quality of this vid is excellent, better than the ads LOL, but maybe it’s just me. For the calipers I say go with lemon yellow. Not neon yellow, but a pale yellow :-)
So what is differentiator on the rear rotors? I ran my VIN through eSaab, and for my 07 9-5 Sportcombi it said my rears were 286mm. What makes yours 300?
@@AutoAutopsy So, according to Chris R, and Josh L... it seems it was a bit of a mish mash of parts thrown at them between 06-09 when GM just basically switched things up almost per car as they ran short on parts and such.
Just get a brake piston compression tool. Does exactly what the name says and is cheap. The tool he uses WORKS, but it's far down the bucket of things I'd rather use :P Things like water pump pliers etc. would be my choice if I didn't have that tool. Also open up your brake fluid reservoir, it will make it far easier to compress the piston.
Hi, I watched your video very often. I live in the Netherlands but I would like to order exactly the parts you replaced in this video. Can you sent me the art. Nr. Hope to hear from you soon. May be it is a tip to always put a link on the arts you use in every video. Lol... Bye
Ah...low dust pads. How I wish that I had specified those when I had the brakes done last summer. Instead I got pads made by ATE that are the worst set I've ever had on any car for dust. I literally must wipe my wheels down every couple of days to hold down the dust build-up! word to the wise DO NOT let your mechanic put ATE pads on your car! Ask what he will be using! I'm still contemplating having them changed out 'cause that's how much of a pain in the a#@ these are.
And YES, a restore build is a legitimate “build,” especially a “stock +” build like you mentioned in a recent video about this car. Stock + stays within the engineering spec of the vehicle but makes it better. It’s practical and economical. I swear, when I heard you say it it brought a tear of joy to my eye LOL
lmao, happy to hear you like my plans :)
So completely satisfying to do an needed job on your car. Upgrade or not, we’ll done.
thank you man! agreed 100%
Silver/metallic is a good choice, though I would probably go for a blue or perhaps blue with a yellow stripe to mimic the Swedish flag. Could always go for red for the extra 5 hp per caliper lol
Nice idé dude 🙌
Great idea
oooo, blue is tempting. just trying to think of something that won't clash with the arbor green
Did the same thing on my '01 wagon and made a huge difference, although 9-5 brakes are "average" at best. Do yourself a favor and flush out the lines and replace the brake fluid, this made a huge diffence in pedal feel on mine.
true! yeah, unfortunately the 9-3 brakes are just superior
You should consider changing the brake lines to stainless steel braided lines - the old lines tend to bulge a little over time, reducing the feel and consistency of braking. I changed mine about 6 months ago (it is 6 lines and relatively simple) and makes an enormous differnce. Good channel - thanks for the content.
thanks for the idea! appreciate the support
Hi. A bit late but hope you can see this reply. Mine kinda breaks not soin a while it seems it won’t stop where you want her to stop like pedal keeps travelling but it won’t stop where you wanted to stop and just a bit further🩺
Great vid. You really inspire Saab owners to keep them going.
thank you so much!
Always nice having new brakes. But why did you not put some kind of anti-seize on the pad-"ears" that the pads move in the bracket on? That's super important to keep the pads moving nicely in the bracket... Some of that anti-squeal or just grease would be sufficient. Now they can/will seize up.
Also a trick for the rear suspension so you can get an impact on all of the bolts: Undo the big 21mm bolt on the strut with an impact, then you can just push the strut out of the way and use the impact for the rest of the bolts too.
yeah, i usually put grease there too but it was an oversight on this one too tbh. that might've worked better in retrospect haha, but i was lazy and ended up doing just as much work lol
This video is incredibly timely. I literally just received my shipment of rotors and pads earlier today for my just bought 04 9-5. Love the channel and appreciate all the work and effort you put in. You are absolutely a part of the reason I purchased my first Saab. Keep it up!
Glad I could help! thank you so much for the kind words :)
I just wanted to say thanks for your videos that takes a lot of effort. It also helped me replace my brakes and also like your appreciation for Saabs.
“You’ve really got to get on the brakes to stop”
My own 9-5’s brakes described in one sentence.
lol, oh no :(
Red calipers add 50 HP. It's confirmed ;)
huehuehue
I find so funny, before I click on the video the thumbnail plays the video without sound. The subtitles always say [music] when the turbo x drives by 😂
lmfao that's perfect
@@AutoAutopsy haha
Great information. Only caveat for a vehicle this age/mileage with brake job is that the fluid needs a complete flush. Thanks for doing this. Nice car.
thanks! good point; i'll be checking that fluid too
Two things I would add to the video, since I started doing my 9-5 brakes this morning.
1: order new set screws that hold the rotors in place. They are very easy to strip especially if the last guy to work on the cat torqued them down.
2: bleed your brakes after you changed them. I didn't think mine needed it, but I bled them just a little bit and the fluid came out almost black and a little milky looking.
Need to do a full fluid flush next week when rockauto sends me the other rear rotor they forgot to ship to me lol
Also, just realized we bought the exact same rotors and pads.
great tips!!
Hello. The outboard brake pads' acoustic wear indicators must face downwards. Also open-type guide pins in ATE brakes must not be greased.
The powerstop kit is awesome I have them on my mustang 10/10.
ayyy
Thanks for the video.
Always informative.
Love your cars.
Regards from the Norfolk broads.
Thank you!
This upload is clutch! Doing the same next week. Nice video as always
thank you man! :)
Been trying to get my rear rotor off for nearly an hour I hate rust
Good luck 😩 try heat. Also, rotate it around and hammer from behind to hopefully help pop it loose
Owning a saab in Wisconsin, having no rust would be a massive flex 😭💀 had to replace the subframe on my 04 9-3 recently
lol oh no!
Paint them green. Like Saabs green theme.
Haha
My caliper brackets was so tight lol I had to use breaker bar and wd40 atleast my caliper wasn't gonna come loose 😅
yeah, they're usually in there pretty tight
Turn the steering wheel when you are about to loosen the caliper brackets, then you are gona be able to use a longer breaker bar!
true! unfortunately that's the longest breaker bar i have tho lol
Thx!!!
:)
Hello, I own a Saab full package car and I cannot connect the bluetooth to it. Please help and thank you. Note that I have the icm3 stereo
you'll need to be more specific. they don't come with bluetooth standard.
I'm seeing different sizes for the rear. Owners manual says 186mm. Saw some 199mm and you said you used 200mm. Will any size fit?
No. You’ll need to see what your brake code is in the door jam. I don’t think the sizes you’re starting are right…these are much bigger than 200mm.
@@AutoAutopsy Thank you. Code says BC. I'm still having hard time locating the size.
Did your calipers say GM on them like mine? Couldn't tell.
yes i believe so; there's probably a lot more GM badging on certain parts if you look carefully lol
300mm rear rotors are actually pretty good size, compared to NG9-3's.
yeah, i was surprised honestly. 292 is the biggest the 9-3's got. although, the 9-3 aero and TX front brakes are waaaay better than the 9-5 fronts, so i guess it evens out lol
Hey! I have a 2007 9-3 b284 and I am looking for a vacuum sensor. Not the sensor for the turbo but the one that's located at the top left in the engine bay. But I can't find it anywhere! So I am wondering if anyone knows where I can get my hands on one?
And also, I can't seem to find the serialnumber on it either. It only says GM on the side.
i'd check on esaabparts and look through their diagrams. it's gotta be there
🧐Adjusting the handbrake??
nah didnt do that
Did you get a new camera or something? The video quality of this vid is excellent, better than the ads LOL, but maybe it’s just me.
For the calipers I say go with lemon yellow. Not neon yellow, but a pale yellow :-)
lol, same camera, but thank you!
So what is differentiator on the rear rotors? I ran my VIN through eSaab, and for my 07 9-5 Sportcombi it said my rears were 286mm. What makes yours 300?
i am honestly not sure; still learning about the 9-5's
@@AutoAutopsy So, according to Chris R, and Josh L... it seems it was a bit of a mish mash of parts thrown at them between 06-09 when GM just basically switched things up almost per car as they ran short on parts and such.
What was that compression tool that you used ? I can't walk into Harbor Freight and say I need a "thing"
Looks like a welding clamp.
Just get a brake piston compression tool. Does exactly what the name says and is cheap. The tool he uses WORKS, but it's far down the bucket of things I'd rather use :P Things like water pump pliers etc. would be my choice if I didn't have that tool. Also open up your brake fluid reservoir, it will make it far easier to compress the piston.
yeah, let's go with "welding clamp"; bought it at home depot a while back
Hi, I watched your video very often. I live in the Netherlands but I would like to order exactly the parts you replaced in this video. Can you sent me the art. Nr. Hope to hear from you soon. May be it is a tip to always put a link on the arts you use in every video. Lol...
Bye
there's a link to their website on this video. it would be very easy to locate the parts if you just take a couple of minutes to search on their site!
Nice! How do the new brakes feel?
Good! suppose i should've mentioned that in the video lol
Oh and since you aren't up-grading the brakes I'd just use silver.
my thinking too :) nice!
and don't forget to change the brake fluid on a reasonable basis. I suspect with brakes as shot as those, job worth considering :-)
yep!
I used a mini crowbar to push piston back like u did with the screw driver easiest way by far
that could work too!
Ah...low dust pads. How I wish that I had specified those when I had the brakes done last summer. Instead I got pads made by ATE that are the worst set I've ever had on any car for dust. I literally must wipe my wheels down every couple of days to hold down the dust build-up! word to the wise DO NOT let your mechanic put ATE pads on your car! Ask what he will be using! I'm still contemplating having them changed out 'cause that's how much of a pain in the a#@ these are.
smh! yeah, the pads i got for my TX were supposedly "low dust" and i have brake dust cake on the inner rim of my wheel all the time