When to flush the Saab 9000 braking system?
The Saab 9000 braking system, like most others, is a hydraulic system requiring bleeding after any part of the system has been dismantled and also flushing with new fluid at specified intervals (I do it when I buy a car and every two years thereafter).
What is the traction control system on a Saab 9000?
DESCRIPTION Saab Traction Control System (TCS) operates in tandem with appropriate Anti-lock Braking (ABS) system. Saab 9000 series vehicles are equipped with Mark IV ABS. TCS is made up of 2 subsystems: ABS and Electronic Throttle System (ETS). System also incorporates a cruise control function.
What are the Bleed screws on a 1996 Saab 9000?
The bleed screws are 9mm on my ’96 (ABS with ATE calipers all round). I’m told the Girling front calipers (non-ABS and early ABS non-turbo) also have 9mm bleed screws. To give yourself a head start, it might be quicker to draw off some of the fluid from the reservoir with a turkey baster.
What kind of brake fluid does a 9000 Aero use?
When I replaced the brake hoses on my 9000 Aero, I flushed the system with DOT 5.1 brake fluid and received a number of comments from US 9000 owners expressing concern that this would be incompatible with the braking system (to be fair, I did describe the fluid as “DOT 5”).
The Saab 9000 braking system, like most others, is a hydraulic system requiring bleeding after any part of the system has been dismantled and also flushing with new fluid at specified intervals (I do it when I buy a car and every two years thereafter).
The bleed screws are 9mm on my ’96 (ABS with ATE calipers all round). I’m told the Girling front calipers (non-ABS and early ABS non-turbo) also have 9mm bleed screws. To give yourself a head start, it might be quicker to draw off some of the fluid from the reservoir with a turkey baster.
When I replaced the brake hoses on my 9000 Aero, I flushed the system with DOT 5.1 brake fluid and received a number of comments from US 9000 owners expressing concern that this would be incompatible with the braking system (to be fair, I did describe the fluid as “DOT 5”).
What kind of ignition system does a Saab 9000 have?
The MY93 9000’s had a special version of T5 different from all others (94-98). Also, for owners of 2003+ 9-3’s, your Saab has a coil pack ignition system, which has 1 individual coil pack per cylinder and is operated by Saabs Trionic 8 system.
How do you change brake fluid in a Saab 9000?
Top up the brake fluid reservoir to MAX with new fluid (keep it above MIN throughout). Remove the dust cap from the bleed screw. Put some new brake fluid in a clean glass jar. Fit a ring spanner over the bleed screw, then fit one end a plastic or rubber tube onto the bleed screw and immerse the other end in the fluid in the jar.
What kind of engine does a Saab 9000 have?
The Saab 9000 range consists of two models: • 9000 CS – 5-door Combi-Sedan model with 2.0-litre and 2.3-litre fuel injection engine or 2.0-litre and 2.3-litre turbo- charged engine. • 9000 CD – 4-door Sedan model with 2.0- litre and 2.3-litre fuel injection engine or 2.0-litre and 2.3-litre turbocharged en- gine.
What is the warning light on a Saab 9000?
LOCK ABS warning light This light comes on if a fault arises in the Anti-Lock Brake System. Conventional braking will still be available but without the Anti-Lock System. Have the Anti-Lock Brake System checked by an authorized Saab dealer without de- lay, see page 57