The brake system is one of the most vital safety features on a car. It must perform perfectly in all situations, it must not fade when the brakes are applied repeatedly over a long period of time, and it must have the performance necessary for stopping the car quickly in an emergency situation. Brakes The Saab 900 has disc brakes all round. Different friction materials with different characteristics are used at the front and rear. This provides the shortest possible braking distance under varying conditions and ensures consistent behaviour in different situations. When the brakes are applied lightly at a moderate speed | | The brake system is diagonally split into two circuits. Each brake circuit actuates the brakes of one front wheel and the diagonally opposite rear wheel. |
or on a slippery surface, the braking effort distribution will be 70% at the front and 30% at the rear. When the brakes are applied hard on a dry surface, the front brakes will exert a relatively higher braking effort, and the front! rear distribution will then be 80/20%.If the brakes are applied so hard that the wheels are locked, a Saab will still maintain its course. And the occupants will be effectively protected by its sturdy body and seat belts. The brake system is diagonally split into two circuits. Each brake circuit actuates the brakes of one front wheel and the diagonally opposite rear wheel. The self-adjusting hand brake acts on the rear wheel discs.  | | A float in the fluid reservoir senses the level of the fluid. If the fluid should sink below the minimum level, a warning light will come on at the facia. |
The brake lines are securely protected against mechanical damage and chemical attack. They are anti-corrosion treated and are run in ventilated passages inside the car. A warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up when the hand brake is applied, if one of the brake circuits should fail or if the brake fluid level should drop below the minimum. Asbestos-free pads
Asbestos-free friction material is used for all brake pads - organic on the rear pads and semi-metallic on the front. These materials offer a number of advantages compared to conventional asbestos material (cont. page 6) | 
