1997 Subaru SVX Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Subaru SVX

  • 1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 GAS, CC:3318, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
  • 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GAS, CC:3318, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:8

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GAS

Perform this procedure with the parking brakes applied.

  • Start engine, then stop after one or two minutes of running time.
  • Depress brake pedal several times with normal force.
  • If pedal travel decreases the more times the brake pedal is depressed, the ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-lock Brakes -> SVX -> System Service -> ABS Hydraulic Unit -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Electronic Control Unit -> Front Sensors -> Inspection -> Rear Sensors -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Follow sequence in Figs. and . Torque bleeder screws to 5-6.5 ft. lbs.

Component Replacement

Front Sensors
  • Disconnect front speed sensor located in engine compartment, then remove bolts which secure harness to bracket. Do not do damage pole piece located at tip of sensor during removal.
  • Remove disc brake caliper and rotor from housing.
  • Remove front driveshaft, housing, then hub assembly.
  • Remove tone wheel while removing hub from housing and assembly. Refer to Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Place a feeler gauge between speed sensors pole piec...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-lock Brakes -> SVX -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 GAS

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

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Forester & Impreza -> Front -> Legacy & Outback -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replacement -> SVX
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GAS

Replacement

Front
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front wheels.
  • Disconnect brake hose from caliper. Plug hose to prevent fluid leakage.
  • Remove caliper lockpin, rotate caliper on guide pin, then remove caliper, Figs. and .
  • Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
    • Refer to Figs. and for tightening values.
    • After completing installation, bleed hydraulic system as outlined under, "Hydraulic Brake Systems," "Brake System Bleed."
Rear
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove rear wheels.
  • Disconnect brake hose from caliper. Plug brake to prevent fluid leakage.
  • Remove caliper retaining bo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Drum Brake -> Forester & Impreza -> Legacy, Outback & SVX -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 GAS

Parking Brake

Legacy, Outback & SVX
  • Pull parking brake lever three to five times. Mechanism should click six to seven times when a force of 55 lbs. is exerted on the lever.
  • If lever operation is not as specified, adjust lever stroke by turning adjuster nut, Fig. .
  • After adjustment procedure is complete, tighten adjuster locknut to specification.
Forester & Impreza
  • Pull parking brake lever with a force of...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Forester, Impreza & Legacy
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 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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