Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2593

14.Brake Fluid
A: INSPECTION
1) Check that the brake fluid level remains between
"MIN" and "MAX". If out of the specified range, refill
or drain fluid. If the fluid level becomes close to
"MIN", refill the fluid.
2) Check the fluid for discoloration. If the fluid color
has excessively changed, drain the fluid and refill
with new fluid.
B: REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
• To always maintain the brake fluid character-
istics, replace the brake fluid according to
maintenance schedule or earlier than that when
used in severe condition.
• The FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 brake fluid
must be used.
• Cover the bleeder with waste cloth, when
loosening it, to prevent brake fluid from being
splashed over surrounding parts.
• Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact
with vehicle body; wash away with water and
wipe off completely if spilled.
• Avoid mixing different brands of brake fluid
to prevent degrading the quality of fluid.
• Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to get into
the reservoir tank.
NOTE:
• During bleeding operation, keep the brake reser-
voir tank filled with brake fluid to eliminate entry of
air.
• The brake pedal operating must be very slow.
• For convenience and safety, two people should
do the work.
• The amount of brake fluid required is approx. 500
m2 (16.9 US fl oz, 17.6 Imp fl oz) for total brake
system.
1) Either lift-up the vehicle and place a safety stand
under it, or lift-up vehicle.
2) Remove both front and rear wheels.
3) Draw out the brake fluid from master cylinder
with syringe.
4) Refill the reservoir tank with recommended
brake fluid.
Recommended brake fluid:
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 brake fluid
BRAKE FLUID
5) Install one end of a vinyl tube onto the air bleeder
and insert the other end of the tube into a container
to collect the brake fluid.
(1) Air bleeder screw
CAUTION:
Brake fluid replacement sequence; (A) Front
right → → → → (B) Rear left → → → → (C) Front left → → → → (D) Rear
right
(A)
(2)
(C)
(1) Master cylinder
(2) Hydraulic unit
(3) Proportioning valve
6) Instruct your co-worker to depress the brake
pedal slowly two or three times and then hold it de-
pressed.
7) Loosen the bleeder screw approx. 1/4 turn until a
small amount of brake fluid drains into container,
and then quickly tighten the screw.
BR-61
BRAKE
BR-00087
(1)
BR-00088
(D)
(1)
(3)
(B)
BR-00089