2003 Subaru Forester Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Subaru Forester

  • 2003 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS, CC:2458, Fuel Injection
  • 2003 Subaru Forester XS 2.5 H4 GAS, CC:2458, Fuel Injection

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Subaru -> Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Forester, Impreza & Legacy
Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Forester XS 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 2003 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Subaru -> Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Forester, Impreza & Legacy
Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Forester X 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 2003 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Subaru -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Dual Proportioning Valve -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Forester XS 2.5 H4 GAS

Master Cylinder

  • Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder and plug the ends.
  • If applicable, disconnect fluid warning switch electrical connector.
  • Remove master cylinder retaining nuts and the master cylinder.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
  • Bleed hydraulic system after completing installation.

Dual Proportioning Valve

Inspect brake line connections at DPV...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Subaru -> Drum Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Subaru -> Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Baja, Legacy & Outback -> Forester & Impreza -> Front -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Forester XS 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. through .
  • Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
    • Refer toFigs. through for tightening values.
    • After completing installation, bleed hydraulic system as outlined under .
Rear
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove rear wheels.
  • Disconnect brake hose from caliper. Plug brake to prevent fluid leakage.
  • Remove caliper retaining bolts and the caliper, Figs. and .
  • Reverse proc...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Subaru -> Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Baja, Legacy & Outback -> Drum Brake -> Forester & Impreza -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Forester XS 2.5 H4 GAS

Parking Brake

Baja, Legacy & Outback
  • 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.
  • After adjustment procedure is complete, tighten adjuster locknut to specification.
Forester & Impreza
  • Pull parking brake lever with a force of ap...

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