1998 Subaru Legacy Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1998 Subaru Legacy

  • 1998 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS, CC:2212, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
  • 1998 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 H4 GAS, CC:2458, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:6
  • 1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton 2.2 H4 GAS, CC:2212, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
  • 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 H4 GAS, CC:2458, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:6
  • 1998 Subaru Legacy Postal 2.2 H4 GAS, CC:2212, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
  • 1998 Subaru Legacy Limited 2.5 H4 GAS, CC:2458, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:6

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Legacy Postal 2.2 H4 GAS

The brake booster is located inline between the master cylinder and the brake pedal. It serves to mechanically boost the force pushing the pistons of the master cylinder.

The brake booster consists of a power cylinder section and a power piston section. The power cylinder is made up of a front shell, rear shell and a diaphragm. The front and rear shells are connected with the diaphragm placed in between the two. The power cylinder chamber is closed to the atmosphere and the left and right chambers of the diaphragm are kept sealed.

The power piston is ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Drum Brake -> Forester & Impreza -> Legacy, Outback & SVX -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Legacy Limited 2.5 H4 GAS

Parking Brake

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

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Legacy & Outback -> Diagnosis & Testing -> ABS -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Testing -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Less Select Monitor -> Preliminary Inspection -> VDC -> Wiring Diagrams -> With Select monitor
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Legacy Limited 2.5 H4 GAS

Preliminary Inspection

  • Ensure battery voltage is 12 volts or more and specific gravity is above 1.260.
  • Inspect brake fluid level and for brake fluid leakage.
  • Inspect brake drag.
  • Inspect brake pads and rotors.
  • Inspect tires for excessive wear and proper inflation.

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Less Select Monitor

When on board diagnosis of the ABS/VDC control module detects a problem, the information (up to a maximum of three) will be stored in the EEPROM as a diagnostic trouble code (DTC). When there are more than three, the most recent three will be stored. Stored codes will s...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Brake Booster, Replace -> Forester, Impreza, Legacy & Outback -> Overhaul -> SVX
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 H4 GAS

Brake Booster, Replace

Forester, Impreza, Legacy & Outback
  • Disconnect brake fluid level indicator connector, if equipped.
  • Remove master cylinder assembly.
  • Disconnect vacuum hose from brake booster.
  • Working from inside the passenger compartment, remove snap pin and operating rod clevis pin from brake pedal assembly.
  • Remove brake booster retaining nuts, then brake booster from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Torque brake booster retaining nuts to 10-17 ft. lbs.
SVX
  • Raise and support vehicle and remo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Dual Proportioning Valve (DPV) -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 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 1998 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton 2.2 H4 GAS

Perform this procedure with the parking brakes applied.

  • Start engine, then stop after one or two minutes of running time.
  • Depress brake pedal several times with normal force.
  • If pedal travel decreases the more times the brake pedal is depressed, the ...

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