forester01 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 With Drum Brakes rear. I replaced the drums but not the shoes. The shoes looked OK the drums weren't bad either just a lot of external corrosion. Had a helper gently press the brakes and the shoes move OK. Replaced the front pads. The calipers seem fine and I was able to press the two pistons back using just my thumbs. The sliders slide fine. I still have a low brake pedal. Although the brakes work fine, the pedal goes down about half way before getting a bite. I backed the car up and pressed the brakes to activate the self-adjusters, didn't help. Is there a rod on the brake pedal leading to the master cylinder? Should this need adjustment? I didn't bleed the brakes but it is probably due for a flush. The power unit seems to be working fine. What else should I be checking for this? Thanks Much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Bleed the brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forester01 Posted July 22, 2006 Author Share Posted July 22, 2006 Bleed the brakes. This thing use dot 3 or 4? may as well do the whole flush deal. Thaks for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182 The above is step by step and sequence for bleeding Subie brakes. Check the manual but I think there is fluid that is compatable with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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