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We have info for following modifications of 2000 Saab 9-5

  • 2000 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS, CC:2961, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 2000 Saab 9-5 2.3 L4 GAS, CC:2290, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS, CC:2290, Fuel Injection

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 9-3 & 900 -> 9-5 -> 9000 -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS

Replacement
9-3 & 900
  • Remove bar fixed between spring struts, then the air canister over throttle body.
  • Remove master cylinder as outlined under "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
  • Remove brake servo vacuum hose.
  • Disconnect electrical distribution box and move aside.
  • Remove four brake servo retaining nuts from bracket.
  • Remove rubber gaiter from bulkhead partition and pull it toward servo container.
  • Disconnect pushrod clip, then the brake servo container.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Ensure brake pipe connections do not leak.
9-5
  • Remove master cylinder as outlined under "Hydraulic Brake Syste... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> 9-3 & 900 -> 9-5 -> 9000 -> Master Cylinder, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder, Replace
9-3 & 900
  • Drain brake fluid from fluid reservoir.
  • Disconnect hydraulic lines from cylinder.
  • Temporarily plug these lines to avoid loss of fluid.
  • Disconnect brake/warning switch connector on filler cap.
  • Remove the two nuts connecting cylinder to brake booster, then the master cylinder.
  • Reverse procedure to install, then bleed brake system.
9-5
  • Remove maxi fuse holder and engine compartment main fuse panel, then disconnect anti-theft alarm switch connector.
  • Remove fuse panel bracket.
  • Disconnect brake fluid level sensor connector.
  • Drain brake fluid from reservoir...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> 9-3, 9-5 & 900 -> 9000 -> Caliper Overhaul -> Caliper, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-5 2.3 L4 GAS

Caliper, Replace
Front
9-3, 9-5 & 900
  • Remove brake pads as outlined previously.
  • Loosen brake hose at caliper.
  • Press brake pedal fully to floor and secure in that position.
  • Remove upper guide pin bolt, then disconnect brake hose at caliper and plug hose and fitting.
  • Remove caliper.
  • Reverse procedure to install and bleed brake system.
9000
  • Remove brake pads as outlined previously.
  • Loosen brake hose at caliper.
  • Press brake pedal fully to the floor and secure in that position.
  • Disconnect brake hose at caliper and plug hose and fitting.
  • Remove caliper.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Bleed brake syst...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> 9-3 & 900 -> 9-5 -> 9000
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS

9-3 & 900
  • Unscrew cover of brake fluid reservoir and top off with brake fluid.
  • Connect topping-off fitting from brake bleeding unit kit tool No. 88 19 096, or equivalent, to brake fluid reservoir.
  • Position hose with one end on topping-off fitting and other end in bottle filled with clean brake fluid.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then connect brake bleeder hose to front left wheel and open nipple. Draw off approximately .1 quart brake fluid. Repeat at front right wheel.
  • Move brake bleeder to rear left wheel and open nipple. Draw off approximately.05 quart brake fluid. Repeat at rear ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> 9-3 & 900 -> 9-3, 9-5 & 900 -> 9-5 -> 9000 -> Parking Brake Cable Equalization -> Parking Brake Lever -> Parking Brake Shoes
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS

Parking Brake Lever
9-3 & 900
  • Raise rear seat, then pry adjusting device apart.
  • Insert a .08 inch feeler gauge between parking brake lever and stop on brake caliper.
  • Screw locknut against adjusting sleeve until feeler gauge drops out.
  • Apply and release parking brake lever a few times to settle adjusting device.
  • Ensure clearance between lever and stop is .02-.08 inch.
  • Lower rear seat.
9-5
  • Apply parking brake two notches, then raise and support vehicle so rear wheels can spin freely.
  • Tighten parking brake lever adjusting nut through center console access hole until brakes just begin to take eff...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> 9-3, 9-5 & 900 -> 9000 -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS

Front
9-3, 9-5 & 900

Because the brakes are self-adjusting, it is impossible to tell from the brake pedal stroke whether the linings are worn. The lining thickness should be checked at specified intervals as outlined in "Vehicle Maintenance Schedule" section.

When vehicle is serviced, the brake pads must be replaced before lining thickness falls below .2 inches (5 mm).

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
  • Press piston back with suitable pliers (1), then remove clip from caliper(2), Fig. .
  • Remove dust caps from guide pins, then the guide pins (3).
  • Lift brake caliper off brake d...

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