Master Cylinder: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Subaru Outback and 2007 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Replace the O-ring for the master cylinder with a new one.
CAUTION: Do not install the O-ring in wrong place.

Fig 1: Precaution For Installing O-Ring
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:

Master cylinder mounting nut

13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

Piping flare nut

Model with ABS

15 N.m (1.5kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)

Model with VDC

19 N.m (1.9kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Be sure to use recommended brake fluid.
Bleed air from brake system. < Ref. to , PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding. >