(2003-2012) Saab 9-3 Emergency Brake Cable Replacement

In this video I replace the emergency brake cable on my 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero. This same process works for both sides on 2003-2012 Saab 9-3's (sportcombi and convertibles will be slightly different). Be sure to like, share and subscribe!
Tools shown in video
1.) Torx set: amzn.to/382hd6z
2.) Trim removal set: amzn.to/2U2Rra4
Parts
2003-2012 Saab 9-3 parking brake cable (part #12843729) [need 2 if replaces both sides]: m.eeuroparts.c...
Contact: [e-mail]
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[@janezkorpar8082]

Thank you very much indeed. Without your recording, I wouldn't be able to do it alone. And I also saved some money, learned something, and didn’t have to go to a mechanic.

[@caractacusbrittania7442]

Thanks for a great video, detailed and very helpfull, even down to the hidden cable tie.
Well done buddy 👍

[@radekmamcarz]

Thats a hell of a job it is.

[@gut-1522]

Great explanation. Nice video. Thank you!

[@FZ500]

You might have wanted to mention to place the thin disk-shaped rubber collar (not the grommet) such that the cable won't rub against the longitudinal suspension arm near where the arm is connected to the frame.I forgot this, and the arm almost ate through the cable in a year.

[@dynamomarl]

Awesome job, one less thing to figure out!

[@ekremhatip]

Great job.

[@rome288]

Excellent video

[@richardman0118]

Nice video . Thanks a lot !

[@ShiveringSwe]

Nice video, your saabs are so beautiful 👍

[@WeakestofWeeks]

Thank you!

[@un-_-known688]

Thanks

[@Intriguing444]

I didn't know that was a coin holder, I know feel like I have a new car 😂

[@hussainajmi-se1fw]

Thanks ❤

[@yezyk07]

How do I connect end of the cable to a brake caliper?
It's too short/very tight?

[@rvalentine1000]

Great explanation and details! Shouldn’t you have tried to turn the wheel in the same direction forward when checking the E-Brake was engaged or does it matter? Thanks

[@WeakestofWeeks]

Good question. You actually want to check to make sure you don't have wheel movement in both directions when the ebrake is pulled up/locked. For example, if I back out of my garage and stop on my driveway, my car will want to roll backwards since my driveway is rather steep. If I park on the road where it has a downgrade, the car will want to roll forward. Either way it's always best to make sure your ebrake is functioning properly so your beloved vehicle doesn't roll away!

[@rvalentine1000]

@@WeakestofWeeks GTG! Thanks

[@staffanlarsson4967]

Thanks for a Great video

[@MrTwonman]

thank you so much

[@FSM1138]

the part for both brake lines in the description is incorrect, i got the same part from rockauto and it's for a '99 saab 9-5. i tried to install it and was completely unable, unless i'm missing something that the wrong part.

[@WeakestofWeeks]

Yeah not sure what happened there with the link. I know a lot of the 9-3 cables are on back order. I updated the link which includes the part number but not sure who still has availability of new ones.

[@FSM1138]

@@WeakestofWeeks I think the problem is with the way websites categorize the lines themselves, not your error, cause rockauto categorized that part under 9-3 arc as well. Thanks for updating it so some poor fool doesn't do the same as I did

[@user-hw2ps2xf5h]

Nice video 👍

[@xXFuZeSnipeZzXx]

I did this, but my new cable was really thight. I have tried adjusting it but only got it to the point where the pads are barely gripping the disc when handbrake is down. Not a huge issue, but heat builds up on longer trips. Got any tips?

[@WeakestofWeeks]

That is odd. I would double check the routing at the console that goes to the ebrake lever mechanism. My used line I pulled from a base model 9-3 and put on my Aero 9-3 so there shouldn't be any length differences. I'm wondering if maybe something isn't fully seated.

[@xXFuZeSnipeZzXx]

@@WeakestofWeeks Will have to check it out this weekend then. Do you know the length it is supposed to be by any chance? I only know the length of the one i bought :D

[@JalmaTV]

@@xXFuZeSnipeZzXx Hey, did you figure it out, cause mine is way to tight and I have loosened it all the way? For reference, I bought handbreak wires from Bosh that is 1932mm

[@user-kz5up2dn2p]

Задняя подвеска с электроникой живёт своей жизнью. Тормозит как мозгами угодно 😮с

[@DjPedroBass]

great❤

[@nathanielramirez8997]

Any idea what part number is for the spring?

[@noxited1545]

Is it the same on the other side of the car?

[@WeakestofWeeks]

Yep it's the same for both sides

[@noxited1545]

@@WeakestofWeeks so it is two cables?! 😨