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Master Cylinder

NOTE:
  • If master cylinder is disassembled or reservoir tank is empty, bleed master cylinder.
  • During bleeding operation, keep the brake reservoir tank filled with brake fluid to eliminate entry of air.
  • Brake pedal operation must be very slow.
  • For convenience and safety, two people should do the work.
  1. Loosen wheel nuts, jack-up vehicle, support it with safety stands, and remove wheel.
  2. Disconnect brake line at primary and secondary sides.
  3. Put plastic bag cover on the master cylinder.
  4. Carefully depress and hold brake pedal.
    Fig 1: Depressing And Holding Brake Pedal
    G03751841Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Close outlet plug with your finger, and release brake pedal.
    Fig 2: Closing Outlet Plug With Your Finger And Releasing Brake Pedal
    G03751842Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Repeat above steps  4) and  5) until master cylinder is completely bled.
  7. Install brake pipes to master cylinder.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb) 

  8. Cleanly wash away brake fluid spilt on master cylinder etc.
  9. Bleed air from brake system. < Ref. to , BRAKE LINE , PROCEDURE, Air Bleeding. >
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