Brake Fluid: Replacement
CAUTION:
- 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 or different grades even from the same brand to prevent fluid performance from degrading.
- When refilling brake fluid, do not allow dirt or dust to get into the reservoir tank.
- Always use new SUBARU genuine brake fluid when replacing or refilling the fluid. Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
NOTE:
- During the operation, keep the reservoir tank filled with brake fluid to prevent entry of air.
- Operate the brake pedal slowly and depress it fully.
- For convenience and safety, perform the work with 2 people.
- The required amount of brake fluid is approximately 500 mL (16.9 US fl oz, 17.6 Imp fl oz) for the entire brake system.
- Remove the wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL .
- Drain brake fluid from the reservoir tank.
- Replenish the reservoir tank with the recommended brake fluid, and perform the same procedure as for bleeding the brake line on each brake caliper. Ref. to BRAKE>AIR BLEEDING>PROCEDURE .
NOTE:
Repeat the full stroke depressing operation of the brake pedal slowly, until new brake fluid comes out from a transparent vinyl tube. (On each brake caliper, 20 times or more of pedal operations is necessary in order for new brake fluid from the master cylinder assembly to come out from the bleeder screw.)
Preparation items:
Brake fluid: Ref. to BRAKE>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>SPECIFICATION>BRAKE FLUID .