I still have brake pressure though.
2000 saab breaks going to floor but breaks.
Took over 3 weeks to find a new one 300 mi away.
Repeat the process described above and pay attention to the fluid flowing the clear plastic tube.
Close the bleeder valve before the pedal reaches the floor.
Gm says all 6 cyl saabs 207 and newer will have this hose fail.
I have a 2000 saab 9 3 convertible.
Initially you will see small air bubbles in the line.
Spongy brakes pedal goes almost to floor.
There s some travel before the car starts braking.
60000 mi us 275.
6mm hex wrench 4.
I am thinking that it is in the slave cylinder.
Reported to saab customer service no response.
The pedal went right to the floor.
Bad brake vac hose going to vac pump.
However brakes still lock up seize drag while driving.
Used e brake to prevent car from going into street.
Started the car today and went to press in the clutch and there was no resistance.
I can still brake but all travel has disappeared and you have to apply a bit more force for the brake to.
When the car starts the brake pressure feels normal.
The clutch and everything has maybe 10 miles on it.
Straight edge screwdriver 7.
But as i continue to drive and use the brake the pressure increases until it s entirely hard.
However based on past complaints that i have seen on this web site i feel that it is time to address this issue before someone gets injured.
Dealer replaced hydraulic unit master cylinder problem still exists.
2005 saab 9 3 arc convertible.
T30 torx socket 3.
On 7 4 09 and 7 6 09 started car and backed out of garage and had no brakes.
3 8 or 10mm 17mm 19mm or e 20 torx for 2002 and newer 9 5 s 2.
If they bled good and the pedal still goes to the floor you need to check the brake master.
Replaced the master cylinder as the old one was difficult to push in actuate during bench bleeding and wouldn t retract easily.
Braking reduced by 40 percent.
Maybe something was not put back together right.
Brakes seemed to work fine after that.
2007 saab 9 3 aero v 6 engine.
2000 saab 9 3 brakes are dragging after vehicle warms up.
Torque wrench for parts you will need.
I do not go into replacing the emergency brake system as my shoes were not worn out.
See all problems of the 2005 saab 9 3.