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Master Cylinder: Installation

  1. Install the master cylinder assembly.
    1. Replace the seal sub assembly for the master cylinder assembly with a new part.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to install the seal sub assembly in the wrong location.
      Fig 1: Replacing Seal Sub Assembly For Master Cylinder Assembly
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    2. Apply grease to the entire inner diameter of the vacuum booster assembly.

      Preparation items: 

      Grease: Fluorine grease or equivalent 

    3. Apply grease to the entire outer diameter of the seal sub assembly.

      Preparation items: 

      Grease: Fluorine grease or equivalent 

    4. Apply grease to the entire inner diameter of the seal sub assembly.

      Preparation items: 

      Grease: Silicone grease or equivalent 

    5. Apply grease to the entire circumference on the piston rod of the master cylinder assembly.

      Preparation items: 

      Grease: Silicone grease or equivalent 

      CAUTION:
      • Apply fluorine grease to the entire circumference. Areas where application was missed may cause rust.
      • Be careful not to mix up application locations of each grease.
      G16349858Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      (a) Master cylinder ASSY
      (b) Piston rod portion
      (c) Seal sub ASSY
      (d) Vacuum booster ASSY
      (e) Fluorine grease application location
      (f) Silicone grease application location
      G16349859Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      (a) Vacuum booster ASSY inner diameter (entire circumference)
      (b) Seal sub ASSY outer diameter (entire circumference)
      (c) Grease application location
    6. Install the master cylinder assembly.

      Tightening torque: 

      13 N.m (1.33 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb) 

  2. Turn and tighten the flare nut (b) by hand while pressing the brake pipe (a) toward the master cylinder assembly side.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to make scratches or other damage to the inside surface of the brake pipe flare.

    Tightening torque: 

    Brake pipe flare nut: 19 N.m (1.94 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Pressing Brake Pipe Toward Master Cylinder Assembly Side
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  3. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Bleed air from the brake system and clutch system (MT model). Ref. to BRAKE>Air Bleeding>PROCEDURE .