1996 SUBARU LEGACY brake

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3) Measure disc rotor thickness.
NOTE:
Make sure that micrometer is set 5 mm (0.20 in) inward of
rotor outer perimeter.
Disc rotor thickness A
mm (in)Standard
valueService
limitDisc outer dia.
24.0
(0.945)22.0
(0.866)260
(10.24)
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B: REMOVAL
1) Remove union bolt and disconnect brake hose from
caliper body assembly.
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2) Loosen lock pin.
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3) Raise caliper body and move it toward vehicle center to
separate it from support.
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4) Remove support from housing.
NOTE:
Remove support only when replacing it or the rotor. It need
not be removed when servicing caliper body assembly.
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5) Remove disc rotor from hub.
NOTE:
If disc rotor seizes up within hub, drive disc rotor out by
installing an 8-mm bolt in holes B on the rotor.
6) Clean mud and foreign particles from caliper body
assembly and support.
C: DISASSEMBLY
1. EXCEPT 2500 cc AND OUTBACK (STEP ROOF)
MODEL
1) Clean mud and foreign particles from caliper body
assembly and support.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow foreign particles to enter inlet
(at brake hose connector).
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2) Gradually supply compressed air via caliper body brake
hose to force piston out.
CAUTION:

Place a wooden block as shown in Figure to prevent
damage to piston.

Do not apply excessively high-pressure.
3) Remove piston boot.
4) Remove piston seal from caliper body cylinder.
5) Remove lock pin sleeve and boot from caliper body.
6) Remove guide pin boot.
2. 2500 cc AND OUTBACK (STEP ROOF) MODEL
1) Clean mud and foreign particles from caliper body
assembly and support.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow foreign particles to enter inlet
(at brake hose connector).
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2) Using a standard screwdriver, remove boot ring from
piston.
3) Remove boot from piston end.
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4) Gradually supply compressed air via caliper body brake
hose to force piston out.
CAUTION:
Place a wooden block as shown in Figure to prevent
damage to piston.
5) Remove piston seal from caliper body cylinder.
6) Remove lock pin sleeve and boot from caliper body.
7) Remove guide pin boot.
D: INSPECTION
1) Repair or replace faulty parts.
2) Check caliper body and piston for uneven wear, dam-
age or rust.
3) Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
E: ASSEMBLY
1. EXCEPT 2500 cc AND OUTBACK (STEP ROOF)
MODEL
1) Clean caliper body interior using brake fluid.
2) Apply a coat of brake fluid to piston seal and fit piston
seal in groove on caliper body.
3) Apply a coat of brake fluid to the entire inner surface of
cylinder and outer surface of piston.
4) Apply a coat of specified grease to boot and fit in groove
on ends of cylinder and install piston boot onto cylinder.
Grease:
NIGLUBE RX-2 (Part No. 003606000)
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5) Insert piston into cylinder.
CAUTION:
Do not force piston into cylinder.
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6) Position boot in grooves on cylinder and piston.
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7) Apply a coat of specified grease to guide pin, outer
surface, sleeve outer surface, cylinder inner surface, and
boot grooves.
Grease:
NIGLUBE RX-2 (Part No. 003606000)
8) Install guide pin boots on caliper body.
9) Install lock pin boots on caliper body and insert lock pin
sleeve into place.
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2. 2500 cc AND OUTBACK (STEP ROOF) MODEL
1) Clean caliper body interior using brake fluid.
2) Apply a coat of brake fluid to piston seal and fit piston
seal in groove on caliper body.
3) Apply a coat of brake fluid to the entire inner surface of
cylinder and outer surface of piston.
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4) Insert piston into cylinder.
CAUTION:
Do not force piston into cylinder.
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5) Apply a coat of specified grease to boot and fit in groove
on ends of cylinder and piston.
Grease:
NIGLUBE RX-2 (Part No. 003606000)
To facilitate installation, fit boot starting with piston end.
6) Install boot ring. Be careful not scratch boot.
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7) Apply a coat of specified grease to guide pin, outer
surface, sleeve outer surface, cylinder inner surface, and
boot grooves.
Grease:
NIGLUBE RX-2 (Part No. 003606000)
8) Install guide pin boots on caliper body.
9) Install lock pin boots on caliper body and insert lock pin
sleeve into place.
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F: INSTALLATION
1) Install disc rotor on hub.
2) Install support on housing.
Tightening torque:
78±10 N⋅m (8±1 kg-m, 58±7 ft-lb)
CAUTION:

Always replace the pads for both the left and right
wheels at the same time. Also replace pad clips if they
are twisted or worn.

A wear indicator is provided on the inner disc brake
pad. If the pad wears down to such an extent that the
end of the wear indicator contacts the disc rotor, a
squeaking sound is produced as the wheel rotates. If
this sound is heard, replace the pad.

When replacing the pad, replace pads of the right
and left wheels at the same time.
3) Apply thin coat of PBC GREASE (Part No. 003607000)
to the frictional portion between pad and pad clip.
4) Install pads, rubber coated shim and stainless shim on
support.
5) Install caliper body on support.
Tightening torque:
39±5 N⋅m (4±0.5 kg-m, 28.9±3.6 ft-lb)
6) Connect brake hose.
Tightening torque:
18±3 N⋅m (1.8±0.3 kg-m, 13.0±2.2 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Replace brake hose gaskets with new ones.
7) Bleed air from brake system.
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1. Front Disc Brake

2. Rear Disc Brake
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1Guide pin

2Lock pin

3Lock pin boot

4Lock pin sleeve

5Air bleeder screw

6Guide pin boot

7Caliper body

8Piston seal

9Piston
10Piston boot

11Boot ring

12Pad clip

13Shim

14Inner shim

15Inner pad

16Outer pad

17Support

18Outer shim
19Disc rotor
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 8±1 (0.8±0.1, 5.8±0.7)
T2: 20±4 (2.0±0.4, 14.5±2.9)
T3: 26±5 (2.7±0.5, 19.5±3.6)
T4: 52±6 (5.3±0.6, 38.3±4.3)
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A: ON-CAR SERVICE
1. PAD
1) Remove lock pin.
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2) Raise caliper body.
3) Remove pad from support.
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4) Check pad thickness (including back metal).
Pad thickness: A
Standard value 15.0 mm (0.591 in)
Wear limit 6.5 mm (0.256 in)
CAUTION:

Always replace the pads for both the left and right
wheels at the same time. Also replace pad clips if they
are twisted or worn.

A wear indicator is provided on the inner disc brake
pad. If the pad wears down to such an extent that the
end of the wear indicator contacts the disc rotor, a
squeaking sound is produced as the wheel rotates. If
this sound is heard, replace the pad.

Replace pad if there is oil or grease on it.
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5) Apply thin coat of PBC GREASE (Part No. 03607000)
to the frictional portion between pad and pad clip.
6) Install pad on support.
7) Install caliper body on support.
Tightening torque:
20±4 N⋅m (2.0±0.4 kg-m, 14.5±2.9 ft-lb)
NOTE:
If it is difficult to push piston during pad replacement,
loosen air bleeder to facilitate work.
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2. Rear Disc Brake