Outback L.L.Bean Edition AWD F6-3.0L (2002)
2. Fit one end of vinyl tube into the air bleeder and out the other end into a brake fluid container.
CAUTION: Brake fluid replacement sequence; (A) Front right -> (B) Rear left -> (C) Front left -> (D) Rear right
3. Slowly depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. Then, open the air bleeder to discharge air together with the fluid.
Release air bleeder for 1 to 2 seconds.
Next, with the bleeder closed, slowly release the brake pedal.
Repeat these steps until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube.
Allow 3 to 4 seconds between two brake pedal operations.
CAUTION: Cover bleeder with waste cloth, when loosening it, to prevent brake fluid from being splashed over surrounding parts.
NOTE: Brake pedal operating must be very slow.
4. Tighten air bleeder securely when no air bubbles are visible.
Air bleeder tightening torque: 8 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft. lbs.)
5. Perform these steps for the brakes connecting to the secondary chamber of master cylinder, first, and then for the ones connecting to primary
chamber. With all procedures completed, fully depress the brake pedal and keep it in that position for approximately 20 seconds to make sure
that there is no leak evident in the entire system.
6. Check the pedal stroke.
While the engine is idling, depress the brake pedal with a 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lb) load and measure the distance between the brake pedal and
steering wheel. With the brake pedal released, measure the distance between the pedal and steering wheel again. The difference between the
two measurements must be more than specified.
Specified pedal stroke: 95 mm (3.74 inch) When depressing brake pedal with a 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lb) load.
7. If the distance is more than specifications, there is a possibility that air is in the brake line. Bleed brake line until pedal stroke meets the
specification.
8. Operate hydraulic control unit in the sequence control mode.
9. Recheck the brake stroke.
