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radarwhiz

04-17-2011 01:11 PM

Brake bleading question

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Originally Posted by SoCal LS-L (Post 648253)

you will have a lot of bleeding to do.... start with the master cylinder, then bleed the caliper the farthest from the master cylinder (pass. rear), then driver rear, then pass. front, then driver front.

...as was always my understanding of the procedure. But then I found this in the Chilton repair manual:
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/atta...1&d=1303067260
I presume this is because of having ABS but does it really make that much difference in what order to bleed?
Any insight on this?

Blacky

04-17-2011 02:20 PM

Re: Brake bleading question

It does make a difference. Usually it's furthest to closest. I'm not sure why Chilton gives that pattern.

radarwhiz

04-17-2011 02:47 PM

Re: Brake bleading question

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Originally Posted by Blacky (Post 674151)

It does make a difference. Usually it's furthest to closest. I'm not sure why Chilton gives that pattern.

That's what I thought.

dannmarr

04-18-2011 11:28 AM

Re: Brake bleading question

Based on the diagram, secondary first then primary last. I believe it is the same as furthest to closest. :confused:

Bobb	04-18-2011 07:57 PM

Re: Brake bleading question

Hi everyone, Subaru uses two[2] complete and separate system, while most other cars switch to a both front and one rear brake system when the brakes have a problem. I don't know how this would affect bleeding the SVX brakes, but it probably has something to do with it. My Subaru guy says you can use the anti lock brake system to bleed the system. Take care, BOBB

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