2002 Subaru Outback Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2002 Subaru Outback

  • 2002 Subaru Outback 2.5 H4 GAS, CC:2458, Fuel Injection
  • 2002 Subaru Outback 3.0 H6 GAS, CC:3000, Fuel Injection

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Subaru Outback 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: 2002 Subaru 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-lock Brakes -> Legacy & Outback -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Outback 2.5 H4 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Forester & Impreza -> Front -> Legacy & Outback -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replacement -> SVX
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Outback 2.5 H4 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 2002 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Drum Brake -> Forester & Impreza -> Legacy, Outback & SVX -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Outback 3.0 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 2002 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Outback 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Outback 2.5 H4 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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