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Re: Bleeding Clutch Hydraulics
Posted by SBeitscher (more from SBeitscher) on Fri, 2 Nov 2001 13:33:25
In Reply to: , Kok Chen, Sat, 17 Dec 1988 12:00:00 

Hi Dave,
If your ' 79 Model 99 is anything like my old '74 Model 99 (and I think it 
is), your 'lack' of clutch pedal is the result of bad seals in your master 
and slave  hydraulic clutch cylinders.  These aren't difficult to rebuild 
(assuming you can find the rebuild kits), and the rebuild will last approx 
30K miles.  Or you can find someone to rebuild these cylinders for you. This 
might involves resleeving the cylinders with brass (an elegant fix, but one 
that I never tried).  Or you can buy new cylinders, and install them 
yourself.  Or you can say 'the hell with it,' and take it to a shop.  My 
favorite choice is to rebuild the cylinders myself, using Scotchbrite to hone 
the bores, and then refill the system with fresh brake fluid and carefully 
bleed the system.   I did this so many times on my 99 that I think I can do 
it blindfolded.  
Happy SAAB'ing,
Stan the SAAB man..

Stan

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