Subaru 2009 IMPREZA, Service Manual

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BR-36
Brake Fluid
BRAKE
13.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”, check
the brake pad for wear and 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:
• 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.
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 m
2 (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 the front and rear wheels.
3) Drain brake fluid from the reservoir tank.
4) Refill the reservoir tank with the 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-37, PROCEDURE, Air Bleed-
ing.>