Subaru Legacy 2005 Service Manual page 3317

10.Brake Fluid
A: INSPECTION
1) Check that the brake fluid level remains between
"MIN" and "MAX". If out of the specified range, refill
or drain fluid. If the fluid level becomes close to
"MIN", check the brake pad for wear and refill fluid.
2) Check the fluid for discoloration. If the fluid color
has excessively changed, drain the fluid and refill
with new fluid.
B: REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
• Keep the brake fluid away from painted sur-
faces of vehicle body. Wash away with water
and wipe off if spilled.
• Avoid mixing different brands of brake fluid
to prevent degrading the quality of fluid.
• Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to get into
the reservoir tank.
NOTE:
• During the operation, keep the brake reservoir
tank filled with brake fluid to eliminate entry of air.
• The brake pedal operating must be very slow.
• For convenience and safety, two people should
do the work.
• The amount of brake fluid required is approxi-
mately 500 m2 (16.9 US fl oz, 17.6 Imp fl oz) for to-
tal brake system.
1) Either lift-up the vehicle and place rigid racks un-
der it, or lift-up the vehicle and keep it.
2) Remove both the front and rear wheels.
3) Drain brake fluid from the reservoir tank.
4) Refill the reservoir tank with recommended
brake fluid.
Recommended brake fluid:
Refer to the specification of General Descrip-
tion. <Ref. to BR-2, SPECIFICATION, General
Description.>
Perform the same procedure as bleeding operation
of brake line until new brake fluid comes out from
vinyl tube. <Ref. to BR-38, PROCEDURE, Air
Bleeding.>
NOTE:
Perform the brake fluid replacement in the order
from the farthest wheel cylinder from master cylin-
der.
Brake Fluid
BR-37
BRAKE