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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Subaru -> Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Forester, Impreza & Legacy
Vehicle: 2004 Subaru Legacy 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 2004 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Subaru -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Dual Proportioning Valve (DPV) -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2004 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS

Master Cylinder

The master cylinder is of the tandem type design and incorporates a fast fill valve in order to improve the feeling on braking. It has a dual design which consists of a primary and a secondary brake system. If one brake system becomes inoperative, the other line will provide braking action. The master cylinder is designed into a "pierce" form so that ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Subaru -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Dual Proportioning Valve -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2004 Subaru Legacy 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 2004 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Subaru -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 2004 Subaru Legacy 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 2004 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Subaru -> Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2004 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. through for tightening values.
    • After completing installation, depress brake pedal several times to seat brake pads against rotor. If pedal stroke is excessive, bleed hydraulic ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Subaru -> Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Baja, Legacy & Outback -> Forester & Impreza -> Front -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2004 Subaru Legacy 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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