Model - Saab 95 1967 Service Manual

BLEEDING
Bleeding IS not a routine service measure and is necessary
only when part of the brake system has been disassembled
and when the brake fluid has
that air has entered the system
springy pedal action or absence of braking effect until the
brake pedal has been firmly
A bleed nipple is provided
for the disc brakes are located
OF BLEEDING
LOCATION
520—2
been drained off. Sure signs
are excessive pedal travel,
depressed several times.
for each wheel. Bleed nipples
on the wheel cylinder.
NIPPLES. REAR WHEEL BRAKE
LOCATION OF BLEEDING NIPPLE,
The best result is obtained with
ment. The makers instructions
ing can also be done according to the following descrip
tion.

1.

Check that the reservoir
fluid and that the air vents
not choked.
2. Bleed either one wheel at
same time. One circuit should
fore bleeding of the other
incl.

model

1970 (make
and the right rear wheel
Fit suitable hoses to the bleed
PP
Dip the hose end in a glass vessel containing clean
brake fluid.
pm
Back off both nipples 1/2—1
Have an assistant pump the brake pedal
til escaping brake fluid is free of air bubbles.
hose ends below the fluid
whole time.
7. Close the bleed nipples,
meanwhile.
8. Check that the brake fluid
run out while the system
9. Top up the reservoir with fresh brake fluid efter bleed-
ing the two circuits.
FRONT WHEEL BRAKE
the aid of bleeding equip
should be followed. Bleed-
is completely full of brake
in the reservoir cover are
a time or two wheels at the
be bled completely be-
circuit is started. Up to and
Lockheed) the left front wheel
must be bled first.
nipples on both wheels.
turn.
and watch
Keep the
level in the glass vessel the
keeping the pedal depressed
in the reservoir does not
is being bled.
Fobr 1977
un-