2009 Saab 9-5 Sedan First generation second facelift Brake System Specifications

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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
expand_moreSaab diesel straight-4 2.2 L D223L 118 HP
15 inches 11.22 in
Size 16 inch 1.01 ft
expand_moreSaab diesel V6 3.0 L D308L 174 HP
15 inches 11.22 in
Size 16 inch 1.01 ft
expand_moreSaab gasoline V6 3.0 L B308E 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2500 RPM
15 inches 11.22 in
Size 16 inch 1.01 ft
expand_moreSaab gasoline straight-4 2.3 L B235L 217 HP
15 inches 11.34 in
Size 16 inch 1.01 ft
expand_moreSaab gasoline straight-4 2.3 L B235R 247 HP
15 inches 11.34 in
Size 16 inch 1.01 ft
expand_moreSaab gasoline straight-4 2.3 L B235R 256 HP
15 inches 11.34 in
Size 16 inch 1.01 ft
All other modifications 11.34 in
Front axle brake disc thickness 0.98 in
Front axle brake disc minimal thickness 0.87 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining thickness
Without backing plate 0.55 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining minimal thickness
Without backing plate 0.2 in
Front axle brake piston diameter 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
expand_moreSaab diesel straight-4 2.2 L D223L 118 HP
Internally ventilated brake discs 11.81 in
Otherwise 11.26 in
expand_moreSaab gasoline V6 3.0 L B308E 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2500 RPM
Internally ventilated brake discs 11.81 in
Otherwise 11.26 in
expand_moreSaab gasoline straight-4 2.3 L B235L 217 HP
Internally ventilated brake discs 11.81 in
Otherwise 11.26 in
expand_moreSaab gasoline straight-4 2.3 L B235R 247 HP
Internally ventilated brake discs 11.81 in
Otherwise 11.26 in
expand_moreSaab gasoline straight-4 2.3 L B235R 256 HP
Internally ventilated brake discs 11.81 in
Otherwise 11.26 in
All other modifications 11.26 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc thickness
expand_moreSaab diesel straight-4 2.2 L D223L 118 HP
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.79 in
Otherwise 0.39 in
expand_moreSaab gasoline V6 3.0 L B308E 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2500 RPM
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.79 in
Otherwise 0.39 in
expand_moreSaab gasoline straight-4 2.3 L B235L 217 HP
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.79 in
Otherwise 0.39 in
expand_moreSaab gasoline straight-4 2.3 L B235R 247 HP
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.79 in
Otherwise 0.39 in
expand_moreSaab gasoline straight-4 2.3 L B235R 256 HP
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.79 in
Otherwise 0.39 in
All other modifications 0.39 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake disc thickness
expand_moreSaab diesel straight-4 2.2 L D223L 118 HP
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.71 in
Otherwise 0.31 in
expand_moreSaab gasoline V6 3.0 L B308E 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2500 RPM
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.71 in
Otherwise 0.31 in
expand_moreSaab gasoline straight-4 2.3 L B235L 217 HP
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.71 in
Otherwise 0.31 in
expand_moreSaab gasoline straight-4 2.3 L B235R 247 HP
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.71 in
Otherwise 0.31 in
expand_moreSaab gasoline straight-4 2.3 L B235R 256 HP
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.71 in
Otherwise 0.31 in
All other modifications 0.31 in
expand_moreRear axle brake drum diameter
Parking brake 6.3 in
expand_moreRear axle brake lining thickness
expand_moreParking brake
Without backing plate 0.12 in
Without backing plate 0.43 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake lining thickness
expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1997.9–2009.12)
expand_moreParking brake
Without backing plate 0.02 in
expand_moreWith parking brake caliper
Without backing plate 0.2 in
Without backing plate 0.16 in
expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 182 HP engine (2000.7–2009.12)
expand_moreParking brake
Without backing plate 0.02 in
expand_moreWith parking brake caliper
Without backing plate 0.2 in
Without backing plate 0.16 in
expand_more2.3 t with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 182 HP engine (2001.1–2009.12)
expand_moreParking brake
Without backing plate 0.02 in
expand_moreWith parking brake caliper
Without backing plate 0.2 in
Without backing plate 0.16 in
expand_more3.0 V6t with gasoline V6 3.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1998.1–2009.12)
expand_moreParking brake
Without backing plate 0.02 in
expand_moreWith parking brake caliper
Without backing plate 0.2 in
Without backing plate 0.16 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreParking brake
Without backing plate 0.02 in
Without backing plate 0.16 in
Rear axle brake piston diameter 1.5 in

Brake system is the most important system in your 2009 9-5 Sedan. 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 9-5 Sedan 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 9-5 Sedan 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 9-5 Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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