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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Legacy 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 2002 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Legacy & Outback -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 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: 2002 Subaru Legacy 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 2002 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 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: 2002 Subaru Legacy 2.5 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 2002 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Legacy & Outback -> Description
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS

The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) electrically controls brake fluid pressure to prevent wheel lock during braking on slippery road surfaces, which improves directional steering stability as well as shortening the braking distance.

If ABS becomes inoperative, the fail-safe system activates to ensure it acts as a conventional brake system. The warning light also comes on to indicate that the ABS is malfunctioning.

Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) system is a dri...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front wheels.
  • Disconnect brake hose from strut.
  • Remove caliper lockpin, then rotate caliper on guide pin, Figs. through .
  • Remove brake pads from support.
  • Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
    • Push piston into caliper body. When piston is difficult to insert, loosen the air bleeder, then push into place.
    • Refer to Figs. and for tightening values.
    • After completing installation, depress brake pedal several times to seat brake pads against rotor. If pedal stroke is excessive, bleed hydraulic system as outlined under, "Hydraulic Brake S... "

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