Subaru SVX 1992 Manual page 63

1-5 [014132) PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
2) Measure the distance between brake pedal and floor
when the pedal is depressed with a force of approxi-
mately 294 N (30 kg, 66 lb) .
Brake pedal reserve distance :
More than 120 mm (4 .72 in)/294 N (30 kg, 66 lb)
1 Stop lamp switch
2 Free play
1 .0 - 3 .0 mm
(0.039-0.118 in)
3 Stroke
4 Reserve distance
5 Mat
70 in)
6 Toe board
c1-064
Fig . 55
3) Check to see if air is in the hydraulic brake line by the
feel of pedal operation . If air appears to exist in the line,
bleed it from the system .
4) Check for even operation of all brakes, using a brake
tester or by driving the vehicle for a short distance on a
straight road .
2. PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
1) Remove console box .
2) Adjust parking brake level by turning adjuster (dou-
ble nut) until parking brake lever stroke is set at 6 to 7
notches with operating force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb) .
fig . b6
3. BRAKE SERVO SYSTEM
1) With the engine off, depress the brake pedal several
times applying the same pedal force : Make sure the
travel distance should not change.
2) With the brake pedal depressed, start the engine :
Make sure the pedal should move slightly toward the
floor .
3) With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine and
keep the pedal depressed for 30 seconds : Make sure
the pedal height should not change .
4) Check valve is built into vacuum hose . Disconnect
vacuum hose to inspect function of check valve .
Blow air into vacuum hose from its brake booster side
end : Air must flow out of engine side end of hose. Next
blow air into hose from engine side : Air should not flow
out of hose .
Replace both check valve and vacuum hose if check
valve is faulty . Engine side of vacuum hose is indicated
by marking "ENGINE" as shown .
Brake
Engine side booster side
ENGINE
Fig. 57
5) Check vacuum hose for cracks or other damage .
When installing the vacuum hose on the engine and
brake booster, do not use soapy water or lubricating
oil on their connections.
6) Check vacuum hose to make sure it is tight and
secure.
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