Subaru 1600 Service Manual page 460

f. After completing the bleeding
operation, hold brake pedal de-
pressed and tighten the screw and
install bleeder cap.
Torque
(Air bleeder
screw)
7 - 9 N'm
(0.7 - 0.9 kg-m,
5.1 - 6.5 ft-lb)
2. Air Bleeding
Air in wheel cylinder will cause brake
pedal to feel spongy, and also make
the pedal stroke longer, which can lead
to an accident. Upon completion of
the disassembly and assembly of the
brake, or after brake hose replacement
etc., be sure to bleed air from the
brake system.
BRAKES
1) Air Bleeding Procedure
Replenish b rake fluid reservoir with
new recommended brake fluid, and
start bleeding air from wheel cylinder
located farthest from master cylinder.
Bleed air according to 1, 7) Recon-
firmation.
2) Check after Bleeding Air
1) Brake fluid leakage
Depress brake pedal strongly and hold
it there for approximately 20 seconds.
At this time check the pedal to see if it
shows any unusual movement, visually
inspect bleeder screws and brake pipe
joints to make sure that there is no
fluid leakage.
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2) Proper air bleeding
Depress brake pedal to determine if its
operation and stroke length are
correct.
3) Fluid level in reservoir
Fill reservoir with brake fluid up to
the "MAX" level.
4) Drive car in low speed and depress
brake pedal a little strongly several
times to make sure that the brakes are
operating properly.
NOTE:
a. Use recommended brake fluid.
b. Always use new brake fluid.
c. The boiling point of the brake fluid
lowers as it absorbs moisture from
the air; be careful to protect the
brake fluid from contact with air
during storage.