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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Forester, Impreza & Legacy
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Forester 2.5 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 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Forester -> Description
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS

The Anti-lock brake system (ABS) incorporates a hydraulic control unit, ABS control module, valve relay and motor relay in one unit. The ABS system electronically controls brake fluid pressure to prevent wheel lockup during braking on slippery road surfaces.

If the ABS becomes inoperative, the ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Brake Booster, Replace -> Forester, Impreza, Legacy & Outback -> Overhaul -> SVX
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Forester 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 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Forester -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Testing -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> G Sensor -> Hydraulic Unit ABS Operation -> Less Select Monitor -> Wheel Sensor -> Wiring Diagram -> With Select Monitor
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Less Select Monitor

When on board diagnosis of the ABS control module detects a problem, the information (up to a maximum of three) will be stored in the EEP ROM as a diagnostic trouble code (DTC). When there are more than three, the most recent three will be stored. Stored codes will stay in memory until they are cleared.

  • Remove ABS diagnostic connector from side of driver's heater unit, Fig. .
  • Turn ignition switch to Off position.
  • Connect diagnosis connector terminal No. 6 to terminal No. 3.
  • Turn ignition switch to On position.
  • ABS warning light...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS

  • Ensure there are no fluid leaks from joints or connections.
  • When bleeding brakes, bleed brakes connected to the secondary chamber of the master cylinder, then bleed brakes connected to the primary chamber of the master cylinder.
  • Fit one end of vinyl tube into air bleeder and put the other end into a brake fluid containe...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS

Master Cylinder

  • Remove master cylinder from vehicle.
  • Remove cylinder pin, Fig. .
  • Push piston inward, then remove snap ring.
  • Apply pressure to piston assembly while Inserting a small screwdriver into window of piston retainer and raise piston retainer latch, Fig. .
  • Remove primary and secondary piston assemblies. Do not disassemble pistons. if disassembled, the spring settings will change.
  • Inspect master cylinder inside diameter to piston clearance, Service limit is not to exceed 0.043 inch.
  • Clean all parts with clean brake fluid, do...

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