Subaru 2001 FORESTER Service Manual page 47

BRAKE FLUID
Brake
NOTE:
Add brake fluid as necessary while performing the
air bleed operation, in order to prevent the tank
from running short of brake fluid.
9) After completing the bleeding operation, hold
brake pedal depressed and tighten screw and
install bleeder cap.
Tightening torque (Bleeder screw):
8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
10) Bleed air from each wheel cylinder using the
same procedures as described in steps 6) through
7) above.
11) Depress brake pedal with a force of approxi-
mately 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lb) and hold it there for
approximately 20 seconds. At this time check
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.
12) Install wheels, and drive vehicle for a short
distance between 2 to 3 km (1 to 2 miles) to make
sure that brakes are operating properly.
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