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Master Cylinder

NOTE:
  • If the master cylinder is disassembled or reservoir tank is empty, bleed the master cylinder.
  • During the bleeding operation, keep the brake reservoir tank filled with brake fluid to eliminate entry of air.
  • The brake pedal operating must be very slow.
  • For convenience and safety, two people should do the work.
  1. Loosen the wheel nuts, jack-up the vehicle, support it with rigid racks, and remove the wheel.
  2. Disconnect the brake line at primary and secondary sides.
  3. Put a plastic bag cover on master cylinder.
  4. Carefully depress and hold the brake pedal.
    Fig 1: Depressing And Hold Brake Pedal
    G03808701Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Close the outlet plug with your finger, and release the brake pedal.
    Fig 2: Releasing Brake Pedal
    G03808702Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Repeat step  4 and  5 until the brake fluid is completely bled from outlet plug.
  7. Remove the plastic bag.
  8. Install the brake pipes to master cylinder.

    Tightening torque: 

    15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb) 

  9. Bleed air from the brake line. < Ref. to BRAKE LINE , Procedure, Air Bleeding. >
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