Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual page 96

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
17.Brake Line
A: INSPECTION
1. BRAKE LINE
1) Check for scratches, swelling, corrosion, traces
of fluid leakage on the brake hoses or pipe joints.
2) Check the possibility of adjacent parts interfering
with brake pipes/hoses during driving, and loose
connections/clamps.
3) Check any trace of fluid leakage, scratches, etc.
on master cylinder and wheel cylinder.
NOTE:
• When the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank is
lower than specified limit, the brake warning light
on the combination meter will illuminate.
• Visually check the brake hose for damage. (Use
a mirror where it is difficult to see)
(2)
(1) Front brake hose
(2) Front brake pipe
(3)
(2)
(3)
(1) Rear brake pipe
(2) Rear brake hose
(3) Clamp
Brake Line
(1)
PM-00385
(1)
PM-00386
PM-32
2. SERVICE BRAKE
1) Check the free play of brake pedal with a force of
10 N (1 kgf, 2 lbf) or less.
Brake pedal play:
0.5 — 2.0 mm (0.02 — 0.08 in)
(A) Pedal free play
PM-00412