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Subaru Legacy IV (2008 year). Manual - part 956

BR-36

Brake Pipe

BRAKE

13.Brake Pipe

A: REMOVAL

NOTE:
The airbag system wiring harness is routed near
the center brake pipe.

B: INSTALLATION

NOTE:
The airbag system wiring harness is routed near
the center brake pipe.

CAUTION:
• All airbag system wiring harness and con-
nectors are colored yellow. Do not use electri-
cal test equipment on these circuits.
• Be careful not to damage the airbag system
wiring harness when servicing the center brake
pipe.
• When installing the brake pipe, do not bend.
• After installing the brake pipe and hose, per-
form air bleed.
• After installing the brake hoses, make sure
that they do not contact the tires or suspension
assembly, etc.

Brake pipe tightening torque:

<Ref. to BR-7, FRONT BRAKE PIPES AND
HOSES, COMPONENT, General Descrip-
tion.>
<Ref. to BR-8, CENTER AND REAR BRAKE
PIPES AND HOSES, COMPONENT, General
Description.>

C: INSPECTION

Make sure there are no cracks, breakage or dam-
age on hoses. Check the joint for fluid leakage. If
any cracks, breakage, damage or fluid leakage is
found, repair or replace the pipes.

NOTE:
Use a mirror when inspecting back sides and other
locations which are hard to see.

BR-37

Brake Pedal

BRAKE

14.Brake Pedal

A: REMOVAL

1. MT MODEL

1) Remove the steering shaft.
2) Disconnect the connector (stop light switch etc.)
from the pedal bracket.
3) Remove the clevis pin which secures the lever
and push rod.
4) Remove the nut which secures the clutch master
cylinder.
5) Remove the bolt and nut which secures the ped-
al bracket.

2. AT MODEL

B: INSTALLATION

1) Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
Always use a new clevis pin.
2) Check the brake pedal after installation. <Ref. to
BR-38, INSPECTION, Brake Pedal.>

BR-00128

(1) Clevis pin

(2) Snap pin

(3) Operating rod

(2)

(3)

(1)

BR-00351

BR-38

Brake Pedal

BRAKE

C: INSPECTION

1) Move the brake pedal pads in a horizontal direc-
tion with a force of approx. 10 N (1 kgf, 2 lb), and
check that the pedal deflection is in the range of
specifications.

CAUTION:
If excessive deflection is noted, replace with a
new bushing.

Deflection of brake pedal:

Limit

5.0 mm (0.197 in) or less

2) Check the position of the pedal pad.

Pedal height L:

150 — 160 mm (5.91 — 6.30 in)

Brake pedal free play A:

0.5 — 2 mm (0.02 — 0.08 in) [When pulling the
brake pedal upward with a force of less than
10 N (1 kgf, 2 lb).]

3) If it is not within the specification, adjust it by ad-
justing the brake booster operating rod length.

(1) Brake pedal

(1) Stop light switch

(2) Mat

(3) Toe board

(4) Brake booster operating rod

(1)

BR-00105

(1)

(3)

(4)

(2)

BR-00106

BR-39

Stop Light Switch

BRAKE

15.Stop Light Switch

A: REMOVAL

1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
3) Loosen the nuts, unscrew the stop light switch,
and remove stop light switch.

B: INSTALLATION

1) Install the stop light switch onto the bracket with
screws and position it with the nut.
2) Adjust the stop light switch position, and then
tighten the nut.
<Ref. to BR-40, ADJUSTMENT, Stop Light
Switch.>

Tightening torque:

8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)

C: INSPECTION

1. CHECK SPECIFIED POSITION

1) If the stop light switch does not operate properly
(or if it is not secured at the specified position), re-
place with a new part.

Specified position L:

2 mm (0.079 in)

2) Measure the clearance between the threaded
end of the stop light switch and the stopper.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to rotate the stop light switch.

Stop light switch clearance A:

0.3 mm (0.012 in)

3) If it is not within the specification, adjust it by ad-
justing the position of the stop light switch.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to rotate the stop light switch.

(1) Stop light switch

(1)

BR-00107

BR-00108

(1) Stop light switch

(2) Stopper

(3) Brake pedal

BR-00109

(1)

(2)

(3)

BR-00110

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