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Subaru Outback F6-3.0L (2003)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Make
Subaru
Model
Outback F6-
Engine
3.0L
Year
2003
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair · page 1 of 3
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Air Bleeding

PROCEDURE

CAUTION:
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The FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 or 4 brake fluid must be used.

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Cover bleeder with waste cloth when loosening it to prevent brake fluid from being splashed over surrounding parts.

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

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

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Be extremely careful not to spill brake fluid. Brake fluid spilt on the vehicle body will harm the painted surface; wash it off quickly if spilt.

NOTE:
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Start with the brakes (wheels) connected to the secondary chamber of the master cylinder.

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The time interval between two brake pedal operations (from the time when the pedal is released to the time when it is depressed another time)
should be approximately 3 seconds.

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The air bleeder on each brake should be released for 1 to 2 seconds.

MASTER CYLINDER

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

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During bleeding operation, keep the brake reservoir tank filled with brake fluid to eliminate entry of air. - Brake pedal operation must be very
slow.

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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.

5. Close outlet plug with your finger, and release brake pedal.
6. Repeat above steps 4. and 5. until master cylinder is completely bled. 
7. Install brake pipes to master cylinder.

Tightening torque: 8 Nm (0.8 kgf-cm, 5.8 ft. lbs.)

8. Cleanly wash away brake fluid spilt on master cylinder etc.
9. Bleed air from brake system. 

BRAKE LINE

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

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Brake pedal operation must be very slow.

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For convenience and safety, two people should do the work.

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