Is there a way to bleed a Saab clutch?
I have found that there are three keys to bleeding the Saab clutch: 1) The clutch must be either pressure bled or vacuum bled; if you try to use the pump-hold-bleed method, the pedal will stay on the floor. 2) The reservoir must be filled to the brim and you must refill it to the brim after each bleed cycle.
Can You foot pump the clutch on a Saab?
You can foot-pump the clutch on most cars and the pedal will return on its own; on the Saab, if you push the un-bled pedal to the floor, it just stays there, and pressure never builds.
What to do when your car has a bleed valve?
Once the pedal is all the way back to the top of its clutch throw, you can begin the bleeding process once again to remove the remainder of the air bubbles in the system. Be sure the pedal has been released completely before you open the bleed valve again. Add more brake fluid between each round of bleeding.
How to bleed the clutch on a master cylinder?
Bleeding Your Clutch Check the fluid level in the master cylinder. Locate the bleed screw on the slave cylinder. Attach the hose to the bleed screw. Open the bleed screw on the slave cylinder. Have a friend press the clutch pedal in and hold it. Close the bleed screw. Have your friend release the clutch pedal.
I have found that there are three keys to bleeding the Saab clutch: 1) The clutch must be either pressure bled or vacuum bled; if you try to use the pump-hold-bleed method, the pedal will stay on the floor. 2) The reservoir must be filled to the brim and you must refill it to the brim after each bleed cycle.
When do you close the bleeder valve on a clutch?
Close the bleeder valve when you see no more air bubbles in the fluid; release the clutch pedal as well. You would need to have another person as this operation can’t be done alone. Finally, it is time to test the clutch once the slave cylinder has been bled.
You can foot-pump the clutch on most cars and the pedal will return on its own; on the Saab, if you push the un-bled pedal to the floor, it just stays there, and pressure never builds.
How do you test a Bleeder on a clutch?
Use the vacuum pump and open the bladder to suck out the air bubbles from the slave cylinder. Also, do keep an eye on the fluid level while sucking out the air. When the air bubbles stop coming, you can close the bleeder valve. At last, you can test the clutch as everything should be working now.
How do you close the bleed valve on a bike?
After you pressurize (or vacuum) the system and expel fluid and air, close the bleed valve. Now push the pedal down by hand until you encounter some resistance (close to the bottom of the stroke), then pull the pedal back up. Repeat, pushing down to resistance, then pulling back up.
Where can I buy a cap for a Saab master cylinder?
The best bet would be to buy a stock cap for the master cylinder (Saab PN 89 66 152), or get one from a junk yard. Once you have a cap that can be made to seal, you can buy a tire valve stem at an auto parts store and drill a hole in the cap to accept the valve stem (I believe it takes a 1/2″ hole).
Why is my brake pedal bleeding on my Saab 900?
A spongy clutch or brake pedal on a SAAB 900 hints at air in the system. Bleeding hydraulic systems on your SAAB is much easier with a pressurized vacuum device. I bought mine at Harbor Freight for about $30. Money well spent. See how this device makes a pesky job a one-man mission a 1989 SAAB 900 turbo or any car.
Do you have to pressure bleed a clutch?
1) The clutch must be either pressure bled or vacuum bled; if you try to use the pump-hold-bleed method, the pedal will stay on the floor. 2) The reservoir must be filled to the brim and you must refill it to the brim after each bleed cycle.
Why does my Saab 900 clutch keep bleeding?
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. A spongy clutch or brake pedal on a SAAB 900 hints at air in the system. Bleeding hydraulic systems on your SAAB is much easier with a pressurized vacuum device. I bought mine at Harbor Freight for about $30. Money well spent.
How does the clutch work on a Saab?
Expanding point 1: That’s just the way it is. Saab clutches just aren’t like your average car. You can foot-pump the clutch on most cars and the pedal will return on its own; on the Saab, if you push the un-bled pedal to the floor, it just stays there, and pressure never builds.
1) The clutch must be either pressure bled or vacuum bled; if you try to use the pump-hold-bleed method, the pedal will stay on the floor. 2) The reservoir must be filled to the brim and you must refill it to the brim after each bleed cycle.