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Subaru Outback F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2006)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Make
Subaru
Model
Outback F4-
Engine
2.5L DOHC Turbo
Year
2006
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair · page 1 of 2
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

PROCEDURE 

CAUTION:  
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Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with vehicle body; wash away with water and wipe off completely if spilled.

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Avoid mixing different brands of brake fluid to prevent degrading the quality of fluid.

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Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to get into the reservoir tank.

MASTER CYLINDER 

NOTE:  
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If the master cylinder is disassembled or reservoir tank is empty, bleed the master cylinder.

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If bleeding the master cylinder is not necessary, bleed the brake line without doing the procedure below. 

1. Fulfill the reservoir tank of master cylinder with brake fluid.

NOTE:  During the operation, keep the reservoir tank filled with brake fluid to eliminate entry of air.

2. Disconnect the brake line at primary and secondary sides.
3. Put a plastic bag cover on master cylinder.

4. Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.

5. Close the outlet plug with your finger, and then return the brake pedal.
6. Repeat the step 4 and 5 several times. 
7. Remove the plastic bag.
8. Install the brake pipes to master cylinder.

Tightening torque: Model with ABS 15 Nm (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft. lbs.) 
Model with VDC 18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft. lbs.) 

9. Bleed air from the brake line. 

BRAKE LINE 
1. If the master cylinder is disassembled or reservoir tank is empty, bleed the master cylinder before bleeding the brake line. 
2. Fulfill the reservoir tank of the master cylinder with brake fluid.

NOTE:  During the bleeding operation, keep the reservoir tank filled with brake fluid to eliminate entry of air.

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