2003 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet Second generation Brake System Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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Saab gasoline straight-4 2.0 L B207R 207 HP | 11.89 in |
All other modifications | 11.22 in |
1,8t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2003.8–) | 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 |
1,8t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2003.8–) | 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 |
Without backing plate | 0.55 in |
Without backing plate | 0.079 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 |
1,8t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2003.8–) | 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 |
1,8t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2003.8–) | 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 |
1,8t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2003.8–) | 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 |
Without backing plate | 0.43 in |
Without backing plate | 0.079 in |
Rear axle brake piston diameter | 1.5 in |
Brake system is the most important system in your 2003 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 2003 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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Doing basic service for your 2003 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2003 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet generations
In 2003 Saab offered 2 generations of the 9-3 Cabriolet. Brake system specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.