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Hippo- The order for the brake bleeding is per the FSM.  I think it's not how far they are from the MC physically, but also has to do with the routing of the lines.  I was kind of surprised too, as I did it a different way the first time and the way I posted the second time.  I'll double check that it's right this week, but I'm 90% sure that's right (bled my brakes and my GF's altima within the last month).  The order does change for ABS cars, but since I don't have ABS, I don't remember (probably since I never read it other than to see it was different).  I can post it as well though when I check.

I do think that the order is intended to get the best fluid up front as if you do not introduce air into the system it shouldn't matter the order.  By doing the rears first you flush the greatest amount of fluid and begin replacing it so less old fluid is mixed in with the new fluid in the resevoir.