2004 Saab 9-3 repair Question BLEEDING BRAKES

2004 SAAB 9-3
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SSRSHE
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I'VE BEEN TRYING TO BLEED THE BRAKES BUT IT IS NOT WORKING RIGHT I WAS TOLD THERE MIGHT BE A DIFFERENT SEQUENCE TO THIS CAR. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THE SEQUENCE IS. THANKS
Nov 29, 2009 at 2:48 PM
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MNTHNY4
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saab bleed differently from other vehicle ,u will need to start at LF wheel then move to the RR wheel then back to the front RF wheel ,then last LR wheel THAT IS THE RECOMMENDED bleed process ,what method r u using to bleed system ,hydraulic ,or manual [foot pumping]
Nov 30, 2009 at 10:34 AM
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MNTHNY4
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also did u remove calipers any ,if so there come with a lleft & a right ,so do not mix them up ,bleeding nipple should be on top ,if nipple is at the bottom it will not bleed & hold pressure any ,just saying so check .
Dec 7, 2009 at 9:07 AM
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