Forester F4-2.5L (2008)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Air Bleeding
PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
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Do not let brake fluid come into contact with the painted surface of the vehicle body. Wash away with water immediately and wipe off if
it is spilled by accident.
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Avoid mixing brake fluid of different brands to prevent fluid performance from degrading.
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Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to enter into reservoir tank.
MASTER CYLINDER
NOTE:
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When the master cylinder is disassembled or when the reservoir tank is empty, bleed the master cylinder.
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If bleeding of the master cylinder is not necessary, omit the following procedures, and perform bleeding of the brake line.
1) Fill the master cylinder reservoir tank with brake fluid.
NOTE: During air bleeding, keep the reservoir tank filled with brake fluid to prevent entry of air.
2) Disconnect the brake line at primary and secondary sides.
3) Wrap the master cylinder with a plastic bag.
4) Slowly depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed.
5) Close the outlet plug with your finger, and release the brake pedal.
6) Repeat steps 4) and 5) several times.
7) Remove the plastic bag.
8) Install the brake pipe to the master cylinder.
Tightening torque:
Model with ABS: 15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
9) Bleed air from the brake line.