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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 2001 Subaru Forester 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 2001 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Forester -> System Service -> ABS Control Module & Hydraulic Control Unit -> ABS Wheel Sensor -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Front -> G Sensor -> Rear
Vehicle: 2001 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS

Brake System Bleed

  • Start with wheels connecting to secondary chamber of master cylinder.
  • Inspect for leaks at joints and connections in brake system, repair as necessary.
  • Fit one end of a suitable vinyl hose over brake bleeder and place other end into a container filled with brake fluid.
  • Slowly depress brake pedal and keep depressed.
  • Open bleeder screw and release fluid for one to two seconds.
  • Close bleeder screw and release pedal.
  • Repeat steps until all air is discharged from system.

Component Replacement

ABS Wheel Sensor
Front
  • Disconnect ABS sensor connector located in engine compartment ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Hill Holder Service
Vehicle: 2001 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS

Refer to "Rear Axle & Sus... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Drum Brake -> Forester & Impreza -> Legacy, Outback & SVX -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2001 Subaru Forester 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 2001 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 2001 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS

Refer to Fig. , when trou...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Forester -> Troubleshooting -> Preliminary Inspection
Vehicle: 2001 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS

Refer to Fig. , for troubleshooting procedures.

Preliminary Inspection

  • Ensure battery voltage is 12 volts or more.
  • Ensure specific gravity of battery is 1.260.
  • Check condition of main and other fuses, h...

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