Big Brake Kit for the Saab!

[@markgolding1610]

fitted these to my 09 Saab 93 1.8t modified. Sourced the calipers second hand/nearly new, new grooved/drilled discs and quality linings....Superb. You may have more luck finding them second hand if you search ebay for Vauxhall vectra vxr or vectra 3.2i, both these cars up to around 2008 used this brake application.

[@norincobro658]

DANGER! Modifying and racing is addictive....and gets expensive... but is the best buzz.... You are showing all the early signs... ☺😀😀 (been there!)

[@TrionicSeven]

Nah man, I'm not addicted. I can quit at any time!:D

[@MrWarneet]

Hahah I was waiting for this for a long time.... Thanks Jon, very interesting as my 2002 9-5 Aero always feels like it needs more front braking.

[@TrionicSeven]

Yeah, it took way too long, but that's because Laxen died. I hope to get these brakes on in the winter :)

[@lemond234]

Just did the brake pads and rotors on my 06 9-5

[@PurpleInkNebula]

This is a must do for my 2007 sportcombi as the brakes leave me wanting much more. Hopefully my next paycheck will allow me to purchase this kit. 😅

[@TrionicSeven]

Do it! :)

[@Tony95192]

I blame you.😁 . Due to your video, i've sourced a second hand set from a 9-3 Aero. i will clean them up and offer them up too my 2004 9-5 Aero. I'm hoping i won't need to buy spacers and extended bolts. I bought the same paint,but in the Neon Yellow ;)

[@TrionicSeven]

I'm not sorry :P

[@aeroflow2749]

Can those brakes fit on saab 9 5 2001 2.3t 185hp. Thanks

[@mariuszi2057]

I can't wait for the next part, good job

[@TrionicSeven]

Thanks!

[@Deanowelsh]

Love the videos and new to owning a Saab just picked up a 2005 Saab vector 2.3t auto with the paddle shift fsh 1 owner

[@TrionicSeven]

Thanks, nice to hear!

[@aeropilot4419]

Looking forward to the brake project. Might consider those rotors and calipers for my next upgrade ... right now running Viggen rotors on my ‘04 Aero SW. Cheers and good luck ! 🙂

[@TrionicSeven]

Thanks! :)

[@jetjazz05]

Wish I could mount these to my OG 9-3... Either way I've been strongly considering going with 9-5 Aero calipers. The pad size is the same but it goes from the smaller 288mm rotor to the 308mm. I believe you can also upgrade the rear brakes to use the Aero's rear calipers as well for the og 9-3. I live in an area where the speed limit is 115km/h and I'd just feel safer with a bit more braking power. Also I have a 9-5 which has the 308mm rotors, you can tell that the braking is actually quite a bit better than the 288mm ones. Pretty crazy considering the 9-5 is heavier than the og 9-3, I'm sure on the 9-3 they'd provide really decent braking.

[@TrionicSeven]

You don't think these can be mounted to the og9-3? Could it be that the og9-3 has the same mounting ears as the 98-01 9-5?

[@pippaengroda]

yeah the mountings are the same as the early 9-5:s. You can mount these brakes if you really want to though. Im running 314mm on my og-93. to mount these you need to make an adapter, and also modify the caliper holders and the mounting ears on the spindle carrier.

[@TrionicSeven]

Simon with the knowlege as always!

[@PeterChomanic]

Simon, would you please elaborate more? I have 1999 white Troll 95 where I want 314mm brakes. I have rotors and calipers like these heere in video, which I brought from saab festival this year only to find out this will be an impossible job to do. If you know the way, please help. Thanks.

[@pippaengroda]

cant really send pictures and stuff here. I think that i just sent you a PM on facebook Peter :)

[@fieldlab4]

Are you considering front-to-rear brake balance when changing brakes on just one end of the car?

[@TrionicSeven]

Currently front brakes are upgraded only. For the future I'll do the rears as well, probably 300mm vented.

[@navarda4life]

Great job am wondering if you need to change the brake bracket or does the big brake kit come with a set the fit.

[@TrionicSeven]

Bracket included!

[@GunarSailors]

Since installing those rotors, what do you have to say about the quality of them? I just purchased a set of 4 from Speed Parts that came in identical boxes as the ones in your video. Thanks in advance!

[@TrionicSeven]

Actually I'm really happy, nothing to complain about :)

[@kristjan_madalvee]

Massive calipers!

[@TrionicSeven]

I was surprised myself to see how big they were :)

[@user-bp7sd4ob7h]

Hi, I'm looking for a brakes upgrade myself. For Saab 9-3 2.0t biopower Vector 08. Would you know if that kit would fit?

[@CycloneCyd]

Look for a kit or 2ndhand parts that fit Saab 9-3 03on or Vectra C. those calipers look very similar to the 314s I've got on my 9-3SS but I can't be sure.

[@TrionicSeven]

Unfortunetly I don't know much about the ng9-3. Ask in our forum: facebook.com/groups/733705113501723/

[@soapmcsoapface1787]

For even bigger brakes the turbo x has 345mm front rotors ;)

[@TrionicSeven]

Exactly, and this is mentioned in the video :D

[@yojomojo6262]

Are these a straight bolt on job on a 2008/58 saab 9-3 tid

[@pappabagge]

Hi again Jonathan. Interesting to see the story unfold, literally. How are you proposing to solve the matter of the rotor dust shields for the upgrade? I assume you realise you may well have to upgrade the shields as well, and this as far as I'm aware involves having to remove the entire wheel bearing, involving some very sweaty work with E18 and E20 torx bolts, and even resorting to a sawn-off traffic sign post as a lever arm, removing the existing shields and then replacing them with larger sized ones. At least this is the case on the 9-5, where my biggest problem on my forthcoming re-upgrade to a 345mm system is sourcing the right sized shields. I've recently replaced bearings on a friend's 9-5 2005 Aero and that took two whole days and a lot of innovative thinking instead of the 2 hours I'd budgetted. But I'm only an aircraft technician...

[@TrionicSeven]

Hey there! I have been discussing this topic with my local expert (Simon K) who has done the same mod to his cars. My plan is to use the angle grinder and the big hammer to "tweak" the shield a little. It seems like that will be enough :) Removing and/or replacing the shields is too big of a job for me as I know exactly how hard it is to remove the driveshafts... Nice to see that you are going to 345mm. I have been doing some research and I did think "Hm...345mm wouldn't bee too bad on the Raven!" :) I'm just a physicist btw ;)

[@peppsy1124]

Wow, det är inget dåligt kit inte. Själv har jag uppgraderat min std 9-5 till 308mm och målade också mina ok. Riktigt nöjd med resultatet. Jag hoppas bara du använder en bra skyddsmask och kläder som täcker huden när du målar, 2k färg är inga leksaker att handskas med! Ser fram emot nästa video. :D English: Wow, that's not a bad kit. I myself upgraded my std 9-5 to 308mm and painted my calipers too. Really satisfied with the result. I just hope you use a good protective mask and clothes that cover your skin when painting, 2k paints are to take seriously dealing with! Looking forward to the next video. : D

[@TrionicSeven]

Thanks! Yes, the brake upgrades on the Saabs are quite cheap and give great results. Don't worry, I've worked a lot with plastics and 2k chemicals so I'll use protection.

[@johanneswarn5488]

Kul kanal! Nybliven 9-5 ägare som jag är så har du en ny följare! 🤘🏻

[@TrionicSeven]

Välkommen!

[@DAUNsyndrome]

dessa bromsar passar inte og-93 eller? letar också helt nytt bromskit för hela bilen. mvh

[@TrionicSeven]

I reply in English, as this seems to be a frequent question. Another viewer has recommended the following upgrade for the og9-3: Front - upgrade to 308mm rotors, uses your existing calipers - Caliper Carrier - 1999-2001 9-5 Aero (or 3.0t?) or Viggen - Backing Plate - 45 67 749 ’98-2001 9-5. - Larger 308mm rotors from 9-5 1999-2001 or Viggen - Pads from 9-3 Rear - upgrade to dual/vented rotors, 300mm - Calipers from 9-5 2002-2005 Aero (or 9-5 3.0t with vented disks) - Rear Lines - either the Genuine Saab upgrade line kit. - 9-5 rotors 2002-2005 Aero - double, vented - Pads from 9-5 - Backing plates from 9-5 2002-2005 Aero or modify yours to fit large calipers.

[@PeterChomanic]

I have 314mm on my "Black Hole" 93 SportSedan Aero 2003 and braking power is just awesome (also because the powerbraking "helper" system is stronger than on 93 and more aggressive and big difference is also 93SS is lighter than 95 wagon). Unfortunately for me, 95 before facelift, so 1998 1999 2000 2001 model years, can't be upgraded to this brake kit without replacing shocks and wheel mount etc from post-facelifted version. So my 2 95 Wagons (black 2001 Aero and 1999 white Troll) will have to use only standard Aero brakes (yes I'll have to upgrade Troll from SE brakes to Aero) because I don't want to chance stock Aero nor Hirsch suspension I have on them and spend even more money. The only other option is go for the adapters on brake calipers (these 314 ones - those are mostly 93 V6 Aero BTW, with exception for 2003 mostly) and fit 345mm brake rotors from TurboX, which will finally fit over the suspension and mounting, etc. But that's overkill which I'll most probably won't go for. Maybe one day on Troll, when I decide to go from lpt Troll (220ps) to R one = 305ps.

[@PeterChomanic]

For 314mm you can fit 16" mm wheels with offset (ET) 41 that are used on NG93 as a standard. 17" will fit even the ET35 ones (like original OG95 Aero wheels - kingons or whatever else). For 345mm brakes you can use 17" wheels as well, but they need to be ET41 already (or wider 7,8J or even wider Hirsch 6 spoke wheels).

[@TrionicSeven]

Black Hole, is that where the money goes? ;) It is possible to fit the 314mm kit on og9-3 and older 9-5. Several people have been discussing this (esp Simon/pippaengroda) in the comments to this video, you just have to do some manual work.

[@PeterChomanic]

Black Hole has money meaning, sure, but it is Black and has literally holes in metal panels. Whatever :D will explain one when I'll feature in your video :D Going to find comments about 314mm on og95, because I really seen no reasonable solution so far.

[@PeterGregorc]

Are you sure you don't need any spacers on 17" for 314mm? I have Alu62 wheels (saabarchive.net/index.php/w/wg/wheels/alu62) and it looks like I'll be needing 3 or 5mm spacers

[@wylfwylfwylf]

excited for the next video! keep em coming!

[@TrionicSeven]

Thanks! :D

[@level5822]

Do you have the saab part number for these? I want to fit some in my saab 9000

[@TrionicSeven]

Won't fit the 9k.

[@Choconuss]

Nice video, so where should I buy part, I'm located in USA.....

[@TrionicSeven]

Any Saab dealer should have the parts.

[@ryanleach3936]

Will these fit on a 1999 Viggen?

[@TrionicSeven]

You need different caliper carriers!

[@ryanleach3936]

Trionic Seven I have been looking everywhere to see which ones are needed, do you know?

[@TrionicSeven]

They're very rare, don't know where they can be sourced unfortunately. Many have asked me about the og9-3, and friends tell me the caliper attachments differ.

[@JohansGrandBanksSaabEtc]

Alright, that settles it. I need this, too.

[@TrionicSeven]

That's the spirit!

[@TobyField]

Upgrade your brake fluid to Motul RBF600. It's great for track days and every day use.

[@TrionicSeven]

I'm sure it is, however it appears it must be replaced much more often than ATE SL-6 that I use.

[@TobyField]

Every two years was OK in my car

[@TobyField]

The boiling point of RBF600 is 312c versus 265c of SL-6

[@TrionicSeven]

Thanks, though I'll probably stick with SL-6 for now. I rarely go on track days :)

[@urbanjentry222]

Saab9-3 front brakes?

[@TrionicSeven]

Yes, front brakes from the ng9-3 Aero.

[@tobiasfransson3381]

Wait do you still have your Saab called "Laxen" ?

[@TrionicSeven]

Nah, Laxen is gone but the kit is going on Phoenix, my 2009 Saab 9-5 Griffin. I kept the name of the video series, though :)

[@jskoust]

Tyvärr är priset 4.680,- o inte 3.200,- :-(

[@TrionicSeven]

Okej, i så fall har de höjt. Det finns dock följande kit också: shop.speedparts.se/sv/prod/9-3-03/broms/fram/285mm-bromskod-aa/bromssatser/xb31401.html där har du original-skivor. Med stcs-rabatt blir det ca 3300 kr.

[@storken32]

montera nu då :)

[@TrionicSeven]

Haha ;) Inom en månad om allt går som det ska!

[@henke103]

boy was i disappointed when you showed the yellow fucking paint