I have a 1972 96 which is in need of a brake master cylinder repair kit. It has a Lockheed unit with servo but I am having trouble finding a kit. A few weeks ago there were a few kits available on Ebay but they seem to have disappeared. Could anyone help with this or at least give me the part...

Ok, after surmising that the hardest part of doing this job would be getting to it, it's tucked in behind the brake vacuum servo on RHD models, I thought I'd feel around for the hard line retaining clip. (at the front of the cylinder in engine bay) Well Ive just poked around with various sized...

9-3 estate tid 120 06 not the usual moan have a new master cylinder to fit stumbled at the start dont seem to be able to undo the 2 nuts that hold it down had a 22mm socket an cheater bar not much joy something was wanting to move just couldn't really see what felt like a captive bolt that's...

Just went to start my car and neither key fob (both are ok) opens it...battery is completely flat. Problem is i didn't get a master/metal key when i bought it a few weeks back so can't open the passenger door How do i go about getting a key with no dealerships or even get to the battery...

86 9000T Manual. 128K mi. Sloooooooooow leak of brake fluid on to floor of driver side mat. Presume the brake master cylinder is the culprit. Have a spare, but is there: 1) any OTHER part (gasket?) I need to replace at the same time? 2) any trick or issue with installing a new part (besides...

Hi Clutch master needs a repair kit however the reservoir tin housing is pretty rusty so thinking of buying a complete new master cylinder Any idea what the equivalent for a modern version with plastic reservoir is? Some MGF ones look very similar, no one is listing SAAB 99 guess it's just...

Former saab tech of agnews for 17 years , Darren green. Has now set up own his own in newtownabbey Saab qualified master technician ( only one in country!) Full service £140! You can get him on 07979760567 , or Facebook saab ni

Hi, I;ve just been told that my spongy brakes are due to a faulty master cylinder and that a replacement from Saab will cost circa £530 - cheapest aftermarket that the garage have found is £350. Does anyone know whether the 9-3 Aero Hot conv shares the master cylinder with any other GM model...

Hi I have a problem with my window switch on the drivers side of my 2004 9-3 Saloon. The module has 4 switches for each of the windows. I have taken the switch out and the part number on the back of the module is 12805697 (Motorola P/N SAAB015A11). This doesn't seem to exist anywhere! Can...

Hi, The Clutch Master Cylinder has failed on my 9-3. I'm in the process of dismantling it, but the Haynes talks about removing steering columns, looms, pedal assy etc. - I can't believe it's so bad - my 9000 was just a couple of bolts in the engine bay and it was off!! Has anyone done the...

My 1981 Saab 99T requires a Clutch Master Cylinder urgently. Seal Kit didn’t work so has anyone got a new one? An old one? If not, can anyone repair my existing one? Finally, has anyone successfully modified a ‘similar’ master cylinder and if so, can you either email details or are you able to...

I own a 1966 SAAB 96 Two-Stroke, triple carb long nose car with the standard for that year 4 speed gearbox. It has stood for many a year and is now very close to being put through an MOT. The brake master cylinder is unserviceable for a couple of reasons. One is lack of use and the other is...

Just in case I hit any unforeseen problems - how straightforward is it to get the clutch master cyl off, and rebuilt? It seems fairly tight down there - what have I got to remove to get access? I hear its difficult to bleed too - will an Eezibleed do the job?

Can anyone tell me the bore (and stroke) of the clutch master cyl (1996 RHD). Thanks.

What are the possible causes of brake ineficiency on ap 300 mm 4 pot caliper system following replacement of leaking master cylinder with second hand unit , can servo be recharged? or changed alone? Thanks Its an abs/tcs unit

My clutch bite is practically on the carpet and after some research have discovered it's probable that the clutch master cylinder needs either replacing or overhauling. I have seen overhaul kits of rubbers and seals but was wondering how difficult it is to do this and whether you need any...

Hi, I have just experienced brake failure for the first and hopefully last time. Went to brake and the pedal went straight to floor. Luckily this happened at very low speed and i had room to come to a stop with the hand brake. Only 20 minutes earlier and i was 70-80 on dual carriage way ...

Can anyone tell me how to identify which one has gone? I just went to fetch some chips and had difficulty selecting second gear,when i came to a halt and push my foot on the clucth to dissengage second with my foot depressed fully, it was still making a noise like it was not dissengagind fully...

I finally got the right ms for the job from Phil Smith of sheffield , the little black box (tcs ) made all the difference, funny as I don't have tcs anymore suppose therefore there must be an inter-relation between tcs abs ecus, still back on the road and stopping well!! Thanks for all the ideas...

Hello everyone,I have not been about lately as I am now Saabless,However my 2.3 turbo is now in the hands of my eldest daughter,so its still in the family. For the second time in about six years the brake master cylinder has given up the ghost,I had a second hand one fitted the last time and...