Subaru IMPREZA GD 2007 Series Manual page 3255

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BRAKE
10.Brake Fluid
A: INSPECTION
1) Check that the brake fluid level is between "MIN"
and "MAX". If out of the specified range, refill or
drain fluid. If the fluid level is close to "MIN", refill
the fluid.
2) Check the fluid for discoloration. If the fluid color
has changed excessively, drain the fluid and refill
with new fluid.
B: REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
• To maintain the brake fluid performance, re-
place the brake fluid according to maintenance
schedule or earlier than that when used in se-
vere condition.
• Be sure to use new SUBARU genuine brake
fluid.
• Cover the air bleeder screw with cloth, when
loosening it, to prevent brake fluid from being
splashed over surrounding parts.
• Do not let brake fluid come into contact with
the painted surface of the vehicle body. Wash
away with water immediately and wipe off if it is
spilled by accident.
• Avoid mixing brake fluid of different brands
to prevent fluid performance from degrading.
• Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to enter the
reservoir tank.
• During air bleeding operation for STI model,
limit the amount of loosening the air bleeder
screw to the minimum, in order to prevent
brake fluid from seeping out along the air
bleeder screw threads. Clean the caliper body
with brake cleaner or water immediately after
completing air bleeding, or the painted surface
of caliper body may be damaged. Brake fluid re-
maining in the air bleeder screw should be
wiped off with cloth.
NOTE:
• During the operation, keep the reservoir tank
filled with brake fluid to eliminate entry of air.
• Operate the brake pedal slowly.
• For convenience and safety, two people should
work together.
• The required amount of brake fluid is approxi-
mately 500 m2 (16.9 US fl oz, 17.6 Imp fl oz) for
the entire brake system.
1) Lift up the vehicle and set rigid racks at the spec-
ified locations, or keep the vehicle lifted.
2) Remove both front and rear wheels.
3) Drain brake fluid from the reservoir tank.
Brake Fluid
4) Refill the reservoir tank with recommended
brake fluid.
Recommended brake fluid:
Refer to "General Description". <Ref. to BR-
2, SPECIFICATION, General Description.>
Perform the same procedure as for bleeding the
brake line, until new brake fluid comes out from vi-
nyl tube. <Ref. to BR-47, PROCEDURE, Air Bleed-
ing.>
BR-46