maintenance schedule SUBARU LEGACY 1997 Service Repair Manual

12. Brake Fluid Replacement
NOTE:
To always maintain the brake fluid characteristics, replace
the brake fluid according to maintenance schedule or ear-
lier than that when used in severe condition.
A: REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:

The FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 or 4 brake fluid
must be used.

Cover bleeder with waste cloth, when loosening it,
to prevent brake fluid from being splashed over sur-
rounding parts.

Avoid mixing different brands of brake fluid to pre-
vent degrading the quality of the fluid.

Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to get into the
reservoir tank.
NOTE:

During bleeding operation, keep the brake reserve tank
filled with brake fluid to eliminate entry of air.

Brake pedal operating must be very slow.

For convenience and safety, it is advisable to have two
man working.

The amount of brake fluid required is approximately 500
m
(16.9 US fl oz, 17.6 Imp fl oz) for total brake system.
1) Either jack-up vehicle and place a safety stand under it,
or lift-up vehicle.
2) Remove both front and rear wheels.
3) Draw out the brake fluid from reserve tank with syringe.
4) Refill reservoir tank with recommended brake fluid.
Recommended brake fluid:
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 or 4 brake fluid
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12. Brake Fluid Replacement