Brakes

Tiny
JCOOL
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  • 1996 SUBARU IMPREZA
  • 4 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
How does one bleed brakes on a 1996 Subaru Impreza L with 4WD?
Sunday, November 28th, 2010 AT 1:15 AM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Start engine and allow it to idle. Clean master cylinder cap and surrounding area, then remove cap. Fill master cylinder. Install clear vinyl bleed hose onto first wheel cylinder or caliper bleed screw to be serviced.
Place remaining end of hose in a clean transparent container.
Partially fill container with clean brake fluid so end of hose is submerged in fluid. Slowly pump brake pedal 3 times and hold depressed. Loosen bleed screw until fluid flows through tube.
Close bleed screw, then release pedal. Pump pedal slowly several times to push air toward wheel cylinders or calipers. Repeat procedure until flow of brake fluid is clear and bubble free. Repeat procedure for each wheel.
NOTE:Check fluid level in master cylinder frequently during bleeding sequence. Fluid level must remain at least half full at all times.
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Sunday, November 28th, 2010 AT 2:06 AM
Tiny
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Thanks!
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Monday, November 29th, 2010 AT 2:53 PM

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