Brakes and Bleeding

[Saab 900, 9000, 92X, 93, 95, 96/95/Sonett, 97X, 99]

Bleeding the brakes can be accomplished in several ways. The most conventional way is the have someone pump the brakes and then hold the pedal to the floor. While the person holds the pedal tightly to the floor you go to the wheel closest to the brake master and release the bleeder nipple on the caliper which lets the fluid out then tighten the nipple. Repeat this process at each wheel until straight fluid comes out of each caliper nipple without any air bubbles. Be sure to fill the reservoir after bleeding each wheel. Another way to bleed the brakes is to get a hand pump that has a cap that fits the reservior, pump air into the reservoir then bleed the brakes in the same manner.

Thanks to Tristan Hall for contributing to this FAQ!

In regard to the hand pump over the fluid reservoir, I've heard a bicycle tire inner tube can be made into an effective one. Cut and tie the tube a few inches from the valve on one side. Cut the other end about a foot on the other side of the valve. Place the longer, open end over the reservoir. Use any bicycle pump to add air pressure. Just remember not to let the fluid level drop below Minimum or you'll be bleeding the whole system again.

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