Saab 2003 9-3 - Brake System; Steering; Suspension

242 Technical data
Suspension
Steering
Brake system
Spring type, front and rear_____________ Coil springs
Maximum deflection of springs:
Front ____________________________ 7.0'' (178 mm)
Rear ____________________________ 8.3'' (212 mm)
Dampers, front and rear ______________ Gas-filled dampers
Steering___________________________ Power-assisted
steering gear of
rack-pinion type and
telescopic jointed
steering column
Number of turns, lock to lock___________ 3.0
Oil type ___________________________ Power steering fluid
CHF 11S
Foot brake (ABS) ___________________ Hydraulic disc
brakes with vacuum
servo unit. Diago-
nally split circuits;
ventilated discs on
front wheels (some
variants also have
ventilated rear
discs). EBD function
(see page 142).
Handbrake ________________________ Acts on rear wheels
Brake fluid_________________________ To DOT 4.
Do not use DOT 5.
Disc diameter, 2.0t:
Front____________________________ 11.22 in. (285 mm)
Rear ____________________________ 10.94 in. (278 mm)
Total friction area of brake pads:
Front____________________________ 9.30 in.² (60 cm²)
Rear ____________________________ 4.96 in.² (32 cm²)
Disc diameter, 2.0 Turbo:
Front____________________________ 11.89 in. (302 mm)
Rear ____________________________ 11.57 in. (294 mm)
Total friction area of brake pads:
Front____________________________ 9.30 in.² (60 cm²)
Rear ____________________________ 4.96 in.² (32 cm²)