Changing Rear Brake Pads on a SAAB 9-3 (2003-2007).

[@ftby59mikeD]

For anyone watching this, you can rent the piston compressing tool at any AutoZone. They charge $60 as a refundable deposit. The 'bit' that's on the tool when you open it fits the Saab (no adapter needed). The backing plate slips over the tools handle for correct positioning against the outer caliper fingers. And yes, the adjustable wrench helps to keep tension on the jam nut. Both sides turn clockwise to compress the piston. One other tip: when your done with install raise & lower your E brake lever several times to seat the piston against your new pads. Hope this helps😁👍

[@wysiwyg2489]

Great video, here are some observations/comments: 1. When doing rear brakes, put the car shifter on reverse or drive. Disconnect the battery to avoid unadverted switch actuation. 2. WIth a shirt hanger and make an S hook to hang the caliper off the Suspension spring. This will prevent any issue where you may drop the caliper and strain the brake hose. 3. Wear rubber gloves, asbestos can be absorved, at a much lower rate, by your skin. 4. Open the brake fluid reservoir and if is too full, remove some fluid to avoid spillage during the caliber push. Once pads are replaced, drop the car off the jacks and push brake pedal several times to bring caliper to working condition. Replace fluid and reservoir cap once you are done. 5. You can use a C clamp as an alternative tool, to push the caliper and allow installation of new pads.

[@jarnsus2038]

wysiwyg248 Good advice, but a c clamp wont work because you also have to turn the piston while you push it in.

[@javaidsadiq5775]

A C or G clamp and some vice grips to turn the piston at same time works on rear. C or G clamp alone only works on front of car not the rear but nothing beats the proper wind back tool to the job

[@marchills4131]

What a superb how-to video! Clear visuals, lucid narration, helpful annotations of what tools are needed and even the music choice is punchy and fosters a can-do attitude. Well done and thank you.

[@wilhelmscream6834]

You're a lifesaver man! Thank you. Will be changing out my rear pads on my 2004 saab 9-3 this next weekend.Bookmarked for later. I'll let you know how everything goes!

[@jpthemechromancer77]

+Gekkonidae 27 glad to help.

[@wilhelmscream6834]

+JPTHEMECHROMANCER Only had time to do one side before the sun set today (no garage), but this guide was perfect! Hitting up the other side tommorow. Thanks again! It's much appreciated!

[@RufusChamberlain]

This was incredibly informative and easy to follow. Thank you

[@stephenmiles8424]

thank you for making this video I've followed it step by step successfully saving loads

[@JimmyArogen]

Dude, wow! You put some hard work in there to make an excellent video. This will really help a lot :-)

[@johngreene6414]

awesome video and instructions. This was very helpful...Thanks

[@MrDiegok]

than k u very good instructional video tested on my 9-3 and worked like a charm

[@shaoo5947]

Great vid thanks for spending the time doing this.

[@willmill409]

Thanks for video now I’m can do my own brakes from now on

[@trevorlambert4226]

You alter the torque applied by the torque wrench when using a universal joint.

[@karonbradford-boatman7850]

Thank you the video was real helpful.

[@TheFrankiepr]

Very good video. Thanks

[@trencher7]

Does each side of the car have the piston turn clockwise? I have seen caliper kits come with a left and right hand tool and wasn't sure why.

[@Mogman150]

What rewind tool fits the Saab 9-3 NG? Thanks,

[@sigmamale7241]

Can I use a C clamp to compress the caliper piston???

[@richbrunner7044]

Evidently on Saab and some other makes the piston needs to rotate back in. Basically if the caliber piston has any indentations it likely has to rotate on the way in. If it is flat and smooth it probably can be pushed in straight.

[@nasimwehbe8410]

How about the side with the E brake.

[@mxtro7477]

I can’t get my caliper off my Saab.. it’s almost like it’s rusted 🤦🏻‍♂️, I’m so sad that I couldn’t get the job done bc of this. Does anyone know of a way to help loosen it ? I’ve prayed wd40

[@StephenMarsh-l4k]

You forgot to remove cap from res to allow fluid to retreat would have been easier to push piston back

[@TheHell666yeah]

If I don't have the tool to put the piston back? Some alternative maybe?

[@jpthemechromancer77]

+TheHell666yeah sorry for the late answer the piston depresor can be rented at a local store i tried c clamps before but it only works on certain pistons and most pistons have to be depressed and screwed in so no in most pistons theres no alternative

[@nelsonjaneiro2825]

use a flat screw driver before you take a out ibetwin the break pa and caliper.

[@danc6774]

Calipers are cheap if you can't rent a tool that fits at your local auto parts store. I've resorted to that before without regrets. Still cheaper than a mechanic changing pads...

[@f296877]

Awesome thanks

[@thomaswaite9038]

no brake fluid or bleed ????????

[@jpthemechromancer77]

+Thomas Waite I did not include it in this video. It is good practice to bleed after a break change.

[@MrDjchaz75]

Also a good idea before finished is applied to video to uncap break fluid reserve before compressing piston and remove overflow if needed after compressing and fill if needed then replacing cap press break petal a few times til pressure is back right. It will definitely be off after compressing the pistons. Someone unexperienced watching the vid might not know this...

[@EMoney107Block]

thsnk u 4 the info

[@jpthemechromancer77]

+EMoney107Block no problem Im hoping it helps some people out there.

[@willmill409]

I hate those little crank jacks the cars come with. If you do your own work make it easier with a floor jack

[@firepower01]

Ended up having to take mine to a mechanic because I could not for the life of me depress the calipter piston.

[@ThaMADDonutz]

Me neither :/ even got an extension pipe to help but ended up bending the handle on the tool. Guess I must get a new caliper

[@thomaswaite9038]

putting parking brake on is useless after lift back of car , should block front wheels dummy !!