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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Subaru XT cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUBARU, DRUM BRAKES -> BRAKE SHOES REPLACEMENT -> EXCEPT JUSTY -> JUSTY
Vehicle: 1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS

EXCEPT JUSTY
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove rear wheels.
  • Remove brake drum.
  • Disconnect brake line from back plate.
  • Using suitable pliers, remove shoe hold down springs, Figs. and .
  • Remove shoes.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Refer to Figs. and for torque values.
JUSTY
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove rear wheels.
  • Remove hub cap, cotter pin, castle nut, conical spring and center...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Subaru XT cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUBARU, DISC BRAKES -> CALIPER REPLACEMENT -> FRONT -> REAR
Vehicle: 1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS

FRONT

Refer to Figs. through when performing the following procedure.

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front wheels.
  • Disconnect brake hose from caliper. Plug hose to prevent fluid leakage.
  • On all except Justy, Legacy and SVX, remove outer parking brake cable clip and disconnect cable.
  • On all except Justy with 12 inch wheels, remove caliper lockpin, rotate caliper on guide pin, then remove caliper.
  • On Justy with 12 inch wheels, remove caliper to support retaining bolts, then the boot protector and caliper.
  • On all models, rev...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Subaru XT cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUBARU, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle: 1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS

Refer to Figs. through for ABS troubleshooting procedures. The ABS control unit receives and sends signals that control system functions. It is impo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Subaru XT cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUBARU, POWER BRAKE UNITS -> BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACEMENT -> EXCEPT SVX -> SVX
Vehicle: 1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS

EXCEPT SVX

  • Disconnect brake fluid level indicator connector, if equipped.
  • Remove master cylinder assembly.
  • Disconnect vacuum hose from brake booster.
  • Working from inside the passenger compartment, remove snap pin and operating rod clevis pin from brake pedal assembly.
  • Remove brake booster retaining nuts, then brake booster from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Torque brake booster retaining nuts to 9-17 ft. lbs.

SVX

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • R...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Subaru XT cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUBARU, DISC BRAKES -> CALIPER OVERHAUL -> Except Justy, Legacy & SVX -> FRONT -> Justy -> Legacy Except Turbo -> Legacy Turbo & SVX -> REAR
Vehicle: 1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS

FRONT

Except Justy, Legacy & SVX

Refer to Fig. when performing the following procedure.

  • Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper, Replace."
  • Remove sleeve and the lockpin boot.
  • Remove boot ring and piston boot.
  • Position a block of wood between piston bore and caliper ears, then remove piston from piston bore by gradually applying compressed air to brake fluid inlet port.
  • Remove piston seal. Use caution not to damage inner wall of cylinder.
  • Remove guide pin boot from caliper.
  • Remove retainer and lever cap, then the retaining spring and spindle.
  • Compress spring washer using puller tool No....

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Subaru XT cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUBARU, POWER BRAKE UNITS -> BRAKE BOOSTER SERVICE
Vehicle: 1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS

The brake booster is not s...

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