Subaru Legacy 2005 Service Manual page 3319

10) Check the pedal stroke.
While the engine is idling after warmed-up, depress
the brake pedal with a 500 N (51 kgf, 112 lbf) load
and measure the distance between the brake pedal
and steering wheel. With the brake pedal released,
measure the distance between pedal and steering
wheel again.
(2)
(1) Steering wheel
(2) Toe board
Specified pedal stroke:
When pressing brake pedal with a force of
500 N (51 kgf, 112 lbf).
Less than 95 mm (3.74 in)
11) If the distance is more than specified, there is a
possibility that air is in the brake line. Bleed the
brake line until pedal stroke meets the specifica-
tion.
12) Operate the hydraulic control unit in the se-
quence control mode. <Ref. to ABS-10, ABS Se-
quence Control.>
13) Recheck the pedal stroke.
14) If the distance is more than specified, there is a
possibility that air is in the hydraulic unit. Repeat
above steps 2) to 9) until pedal stroke meets the
specification.
15) Add brake fluid to the required level ("MAX" lev-
el) of reservoir tank.
16) Test run the vehicle and ensure that brakes
provide normal braking action.
Air Bleeding
(1)
1
2
1 2
BR-00094
BR-39
BRAKE