2000 saab 9-3 2.0 4 dr hatchback. front brakes lock up

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Asked by mysaab Apr 06, 2014 at 05:11 PM about the 2000 Saab 9-3 Base Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

front brake lock up. have new brake pads, rotors, calipers & brakes hoses. Checked brake booster & thats good. No leaks. What else could it be??

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broisum answered 10 years ago

Sounds like you need more front brake bias, so the front an rear brakes haven't been set up properly i guess, There's too much force on the fronts then the rears when applied, Also how's the tread on the tires? Has it got ABS?

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mysaab answered 10 years ago

new tires, no abs. rear brakes n rotors done last year. lock up started before i had brake hoses &calipers put on.

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mysaab answered 10 years ago

cars at mechanic & the rear brakes were also locked up. Master cylinder no gd.

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