SAAB WIS ONLINE

Hydraulic body, front wheel, changing

Hydraulic body, front wheel, changing

To remove


1. Raise the car and remove the wheel.

2. Press the piston back using a pair of pliers.


3. Depress the brake pedal slightly, using a brake pedal clamp.


4. Remove fuse No. 1 for the brake lights.

5. Disconnect the hose from the hydraulic body.


6. Remove the protective caps and the two hydraulic body guide pins.


To fit


1. Fit the brake caliper and tighten its two guide pins to torque.

Tightening torque 28 Nm (21 lbf ft)


2. Connect the hose to the brake caliper.

Tightening torque 45 Nm (33 lbf ft)

Important

Bear in mind the twisting of the hose so that it is not refitted incorrectly.


3. Remove the brake pedal clamp and put back the fuse.


4. Bleed the brake system .

5. Fit the front wheels, see Wheels .

Tightening torques

aluminium wheel 110 Nm (81 lbf ft)

steel wheel 50 Nm +2x90°, max. 110 Nm (37 lbf ft +2x90°, max. 81 lbf ft)

6. Lower the car to the floor and depress the brake pedal to force out the brake pistons.

7. Check the brake fluid level and top up if necessary.