Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 992

BRAKES 4-4
10) Remove cable ASSY from cabin by forcibly pulling it
forward.
11) Install (new) parking brake ASSY in the reverse order of
removal.
a. Be sure to pass cable through cable guide inside the tunnel.
b. Be sure to adjust the lever stroke.
c. Do not twist boot when attaching inner cable to lever of
caliper body ASSY.
d. Be careful not to damage boot when driving clamp in.
Torque (Rear crossmember cable clamp):
10 - 16 N·m (1.0 - 1.6 kg-m,7 - 12 ft-Ib)
Torque (Bracket to transverse link):
10 - 16 N'm (1.0 - 1.6 kg-m, 7 - 12 ft-Ib)
Adjustment of Parking (Hand) Brake
Before adjusting the hand brake, check the depressed height of
brake pedal.
Make sure that the distance above is as specified, then perform
the following operations.
Bleed air completely from the brake system before attempting
the following operations.
1) Forcibly pull hand brake lever 3 to 5 times.
2) Adjust hand brake lever by turning adjuster until the play
at the A portion is set at 0 to 0.5 mm (0 to 0.020 in), then
confirm that the lever stroke is as specified.
Fig. 111
Lever stroke:
3 to 4 notches when pulled
with a force of 245 N (25 kg, 55 Ib'
Torque (Adjuster lock nut):
4.4 -7.4 N·m (0.45 - 0.75 kg-m, 3.3 - 5.4 ft·lb'
Ensure that front brake is not dragging.
Brake Fluid Level Indicator
INSPECTION
1) Ensure that warning light will come on if brake fluid in
reserve tank reduces to the following quantity.
(Check fluid level after starting engine.)
Reserve tank with level indicator:
Residual fluid quantity at light ON
Approx. 80 cm
3
(80 ee, 4.88 cu in'
Tank capacity
160 cm
3
(160 ee, 9.76 cu in'
2) Check float, etc. for deformation, and replace if necessary.
Air Bleeding
Bleed air out the front and rear brakes in the following
manner.
General Rules for the Effective Bleeding
1) Start with the brakes (wheels) connecting to the second-
ary chamber of the master cylinder.
2) The time interval between two brake pedal operations
(from the time when the pedal is released to the time when
it is depressed another time) shall be approximately 3 seconds.
3) The air bleeder on each brake shall be released for 1 to 2
seconds.
Recommended Brake Fluid
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 or 4 brake fluid
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Bleeding Procedure
I.
The FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 or 4 brake fluid must be
used.
b. During bleeding operation, keep the brake reserve tank
filled with brake fluid to eliminate entry of air.
c. Ensure also that the linings and pads are free from brake
fluid.