Brake Fluid: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2015 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Do not let brake fluid come into contact with the painted surface of the vehicle body. Wash away with water immediately and wipe off if it is spilled by accident.
- Avoid mixing brake fluid of different brands to prevent fluid performance from degrading.
- Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to enter the reservoir tank.
NOTE:
- During the operation, keep the reservoir tank filled with brake fluid to prevent entry of air.
- For the brake pedal operation, slowly depress the pedal to its full stroke.
- For convenience and safety, perform the work with 2 people.
- The required amount of brake fluid is approximately 500 mL (16.9 US fl oz, 17.6 Imp fl oz) for the entire brake system.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove both the front and rear wheels.
- Drain brake fluid from the reservoir tank.
- Fill the reservoir tank with recommended brake fluid, and perform the same procedures as for bleeding the brake line for each brake caliper. (Ref. to
PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding.>
Recommended brake fluid:
FMVSS No. 116, DOT3, or DOT4
NOTE:
Repeat the procedure of slowly depressing the brake pedal to its full stroke 20 times or more for each brake caliper, until new brake fluid comes out from the clear vinyl tube.