1997 Subaru Legacy Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Subaru Legacy

  • 1997 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS, CC:2212, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
  • 1997 Subaru Legacy LSI 2.5 H4 GAS, CC:2458, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:6
  • 1997 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 H4 GAS, CC:2458, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:6
  • 1997 Subaru Legacy Brighton 2.2 H4 GAS, CC:2212, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
  • 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 H4 GAS, CC:2458, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:6
  • 1997 Subaru Legacy Postal 2.2 H4 GAS, CC:2212, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
  • 1997 Subaru Legacy Limited 2.5 H4 GAS, CC:2458, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:6

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Legacy & Outback -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 H4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Forester, Impreza & Legacy
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS

Forester, Impreza & Legacy

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
  • Remove brake drum. If difficult to remove brake drum, remove adjusting hole cover from back plate, then turn adjusting screw until shoe...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Brake Booster, Replace -> Forester, Impreza, Legacy & Outback -> Overhaul -> SVX
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 H4 GAS

Brake Booster, Replace

Forester, Impreza, Legacy & Outback
  • 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 10-17 ft. lbs.
SVX
  • Raise and support vehicle and remo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Legacy & Outback -> Diagnosis & Testing -> ABS -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Testing -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Less Select Monitor -> Preliminary Inspection -> VDC -> Wiring Diagrams -> With Select monitor
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS

Preliminary Inspection

  • Ensure battery voltage is 12 volts or more and specific gravity is above 1.260.
  • Inspect brake fluid level and for brake fluid leakage.
  • Inspect brake drag.
  • Inspect brake pads and rotors.
  • Inspect tires for excessive wear and proper inflation.

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Less Select Monitor

When on board diagnosis of the ABS/VDC control module detects a problem, the information (up to a maximum of three) will be stored in the EEPROM as a diagnostic trouble code (DTC). When there are more than three, the most recent three will be stored. Stored codes will s...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 H4 GAS

The brake booster is located inline between the master cylinder and the brake pedal. It serves to mechanically boost the force pushing the pistons of the master cylinder.

The brake booster consists of a power cylinder section and a power piston section. The power cylinder is made up of a front shell, rear shell and a diaphragm. The front and rear shells are connected with the diaphragm placed in between the two. The power cylinder chamber is closed to the atmosphere and the left and right chambers of the diaphragm are kept sealed.

The power piston is ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Legacy & Outback -> System Service -> ABS Control Module & Hydraulic Control Unit -> ABS Wheel Sensor -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Front -> Lateral G Sensor & Yaw Rate Sensor -> Rear -> Steering Angle Sensor
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 H4 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Two technicians are needed to bleed the brake system. Brake pedal operation must be very slow. Keep brake fluid reserve tank full to prevent air from entering the system during the bleeding procedure.

  • Connect ABS check connector diagnosis terminal to terminal No. 6. Connector is located beside driver side seat heater unit.
  • Start engine, then after ABS warning lamp goes out, depress brake pedal within 0.5 seconds.
  • Check entire brake system for fluid leaks.
  • Bleed air from right front caliper as follows:
    • Fit one end of a vinyl tube onto air bleeder, place other end of t...

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