On 7 4 09 and 7 6 09 started car and backed out of garage and had no brakes.
2000 saab breaks going to floor but breaks.
When the car starts the brake pressure feels normal.
I am thinking that it is in the slave cylinder.
60000 mi us 275.
Close the bleeder valve before the pedal reaches the floor.
Dealer replaced hydraulic unit master cylinder problem still exists.
See all problems of the 2005 saab 9 3.
However based on past complaints that i have seen on this web site i feel that it is time to address this issue before someone gets injured.
Replaced the master cylinder as the old one was difficult to push in actuate during bench bleeding and wouldn t retract easily.
Repeat the process described above and pay attention to the fluid flowing the clear plastic tube.
Straight edge screwdriver 7.
Spongy brakes pedal goes almost to floor.
Started the car today and went to press in the clutch and there was no resistance.
2000 saab 9 3 brakes are dragging after vehicle warms up.
There s some travel before the car starts braking.
New brake pads 2.
Initially you will see small air bubbles in the line.
2007 saab 9 3 aero v 6 engine.
Maybe something was not put back together right.
3 8 or 10mm 17mm 19mm or e 20 torx for 2002 and newer 9 5 s 2.
Used e brake to prevent car from going into street.
If they bled good and the pedal still goes to the floor you need to check the brake master.
Torque wrench for parts you will need.
Bad brake vac hose going to vac pump.
Gm says all 6 cyl saabs 207 and newer will have this hose fail.
T30 torx socket 3.
Brakes seemed to work fine after that.
Took over 3 weeks to find a new one 300 mi away.
2005 saab 9 3 arc convertible.
But as i continue to drive and use the brake the pressure increases until it s entirely hard.
The clutch and everything has maybe 10 miles on it.
I do not go into replacing the emergency brake system as my shoes were not worn out.
The pedal went right to the floor.
However brakes still lock up seize drag while driving.
Braking reduced by 40 percent.
For tools you will need.
6mm hex wrench 4.
I still have brake pressure though.
As brake fluid flows through the clear plastic tube the assistant will notice the brake pedal falling towards the floor.
