2009 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet Second generation facelift Brake System Specifications

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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
Saab diesel straight-4 1.9 L A 19 DTR 129 HP 1.03 ft
Saab diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH 148 HP 11.89 in
Saab diesel straight-4 1.9 L A 19 DTR 158 HP 1.03 ft
Saab diesel straight-4 1.9 L A 19 DTR 177 HP 1.03 ft
Saab diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTR 177 HP 1.03 ft
Saab gasoline straight-4 2.0 L B207R 207 HP 11.89 in
Saab gasoline V6 2.8 L LP9 247 HP 1.03 ft
Saab gasoline V6 2.8 L B284L 252 HP 1.03 ft
Saab gasoline V6 2.8 L B284R 272 HP 1.03 ft
Saab gasoline V6 2.8 L B284R 276 HP 1.03 ft
All other modifications 11.22 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc thickness
1,8t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2007.1–) 0.98 in
1,8t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2007.1–) 0.98 in
1,8t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2003.8–) 0.98 in
1.8 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 121 HP engine (2004.1–) 0.98 in
1.9 TiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.9–) 0.98 in
2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2007.1–) 0.98 in
2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2007.6–) 0.98 in
2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2003.8–) 0.98 in
All other modifications 1.1 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc minimal thickness
1,8t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2007.1–) 0.87 in
1,8t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2007.1–) 0.87 in
1,8t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2003.8–) 0.87 in
1.8 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 121 HP engine (2004.1–) 0.87 in
1.9 TiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.9–) 0.87 in
2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2007.1–) 0.87 in
2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2007.6–) 0.87 in
2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2003.8–) 0.87 in
All other modifications 0.98 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining thickness
Without backing plate 0.55 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining minimal thickness
Without backing plate 0.079 in
expand_moreFront axle brake piston diameter
Saab diesel straight-4 1.9 L A 19 DTR 129 HP 2.36 in
Saab diesel straight-4 1.9 L A 19 DTR 158 HP 2.36 in
Saab diesel straight-4 1.9 L A 19 DTR 177 HP 2.36 in
Saab diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTR 177 HP 2.36 in
Saab gasoline V6 2.8 L LP9 247 HP 2.36 in
Saab gasoline V6 2.8 L B284L 252 HP 2.36 in
Saab gasoline V6 2.8 L B284R 272 HP 2.36 in
Saab gasoline V6 2.8 L B284R 276 HP 2.36 in
All other modifications 2.24 in
Maximum lateral run-out of front axle brake disc 0.0031 in
Maximum lateral run-out of rear axle brake disc 0.0031 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc diameter
1,8t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2007.1–) 10.94 in
1,8t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2007.1–) 10.94 in
1,8t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2003.8–) 10.94 in
1.8 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 121 HP engine (2004.1–) 10.94 in
1.9 TiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.9–) 10.94 in
2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2007.1–) 10.94 in
2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2007.6–) 10.94 in
2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2003.8–) 10.94 in
All other modifications 11.5 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc thickness
1,8t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2007.1–) 0.47 in
1,8t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2007.1–) 0.47 in
1,8t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2003.8–) 0.47 in
1.8 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 121 HP engine (2004.1–) 0.47 in
1.9 TiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.9–) 0.47 in
2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2007.1–) 0.47 in
2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2007.6–) 0.47 in
2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2003.8–) 0.47 in
All other modifications 0.79 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake disc thickness
1,8t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2007.1–) 0.39 in
1,8t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2007.1–) 0.39 in
1,8t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2003.8–) 0.39 in
1.8 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 121 HP engine (2004.1–) 0.39 in
1.9 TiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.9–) 0.39 in
2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2007.1–) 0.39 in
2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2007.6–) 0.39 in
2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2003.8–) 0.39 in
All other modifications 0.71 in
expand_moreRear axle brake lining thickness
Without backing plate 0.43 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake lining thickness
Without backing plate 0.079 in
Rear axle brake piston diameter 1.5 in

Brake system is the most important system in your 2009 9-3 Cabriolet. Check pads and disks from time to time and replace them as they worn below minimum thickness allowed by Saab.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2009 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Saab warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Saab 9-3 Cabriolet service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2009 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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