Subaru Impreza 2004 Service Manual page 34

7) Replace the brake hose gaskets with new ones,
and then connect the brake hose.
Tightening torque:
18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
8) Bleed air from the brake system.
C: DISASSEMBLY
1. 14 INCH AND 15 INCH TYPE
1) Clean mud and foreign particles from the caliper
body assembly and support.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow foreign particles to enter
the brake hose connector.
2) Place a wooden block in caliper body as shown
in the figure to prevent the piston from jumping out
and avoid being damaged.
3) Gradually supply compressed air via the installa-
tion hole of brake hose to force the piston out.
(1) Place a 30 mm (1.18 in) wide wooden block
here.
4) Remove the piston boot.
5) Remove the piston seal from caliper body cylin-
der.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the cylinder and piston seal
groove.
(1) Piston seal
6) Remove the guide pin and boot from caliper
body.
Front Disc Brake Assembly
(1)
BR-00026
(1)
BR-00027
2. 16 INCH TYPE
1) Clean mud and foreign particles from the caliper
body assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow foreign particles to enter
the brake hose connector.
2) Using a standard screwdriver, remove the boot
ring from piston.
(1) Boot ring
3) Remove the boot from piston end.
4) Place a wooden block in caliper body as shown
in the figure to prevent the piston from jumping out
and avoid being damaged.
5) Gradually supply compressed air via the installa-
tion hole of brake hose to force the piston out.
(1) Place a 30 mm (1.18 in) wide wooden block
here.
6) Remove the piston seal from caliper body cylin-
der.
BR-33
BRAKE
(1)
BR-00302
BR-00303
(1)
BR-00304