Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2594

BRAKE
8) Release the brake pedal slowly. Repeat steps 6)
through 8) until there are no air bubbles in the
drained brake fluid and new fluid flows through vi-
nyl tube.
NOTE:
Add brake fluid as necessary while performing 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 in-
stall bleeder cap.
Tightening torque (Bleeder screw):
Except for 17 inch type:
8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
17 inch type:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)
10) Bleed air from each wheel cylinder using the
same procedures as described in steps 6) through
8) above.
11) Depress the brake pedal with a force of approx.
294 N (30 kg, 66 lb) and hold it there for approx. 20
seconds. At this time check for mix in air and pedal
height change. Visually inspect the bleeder screws
and brake pipe joints to make sure that there is no
fluid leakage.
12) Install the wheels, and drive the vehicle for a
short distance between 2 to 3 km (1 to 2 miles) to
make sure that brakes are operating properly.
BRAKE FLUID
BR-62