How to remove and install a master cylinder for a brake system on Subaru Forester?

Place shop rags underneath the brake master cylinder to catch any spilled brake fluid, then remove the brake fluid from the reservoir. Unplug the electrical connector for the brake fluid level indicator. Place rags or newspapers under the brake line fillings. Using a flare-nut wrench, unscrew the brake line tube nuts and allow any residual fluid to drain onto the rags. Remove the nuts that attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake booster. Remove the brake master cylinder from the engine compartment, being careful not to spill any fluid. If a new brake master cylinder is being installed, check and adjust the booster pushrod length. Bench bleed the new brake master cylinder before installing it. Attach a pair of brake master cylinder bleeder tubes to the outlet ports of the brake master cylinder. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid. Slowly push the pistons into the brake master cylinder to expel air. Repeat the procedure until no more air bubbles are present. Remove the bleed tubes and install plugs in the open ports. Replace the O-ring seal on the brake master cylinder (if equipped) and then place it over the studs on the booster and tighten the attaching nuts only finger tight at this time. Thread the brake line fittings into the brake master cylinder. Fully tighten the mounting nuts, then the brake line fittings. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with fluid, then bleed the brake master cylinder and the brake system. The remainder of installation is the reverse of removal. Test the operation of the brake system carefully before placing the vehicle into normal service.

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Subaru Forester Master Cylinder Assembly
Part Number: 26401FA031
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- Other Name: Master Cylinder
- Replaces: 26401FA030
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2008 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Master Cylinder Assembly (VDC)
Part Number: 26401AG030
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- Other Name: Master Cylinder Assembly; Master Cylinder
- Replaced by: 26401AG031
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2013 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, X Premium, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Master Cylinder Assembly
Part Number: 26401FJ070
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- Replaced by: 26401FJ072
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2015 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.0L H4, 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Master Cylinder Assembly
Part Number: 26401AC190
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- Replaced by: 26401AC191
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- 1998-2002 Subaru Forester | L, S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester PB001351 Master Cylinder
Part Number: 26401FJ071
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Master Cylinder Assembly; Master Cylinder
- Replaced by: 26401FJ072
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.0L H4, 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Master Cylinder Assembly LH
Part Number: 26401FJ130
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- Other Name: Master Cylinder Assembly
- Replaced by: 26401FJ131
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.0L H4, 2.5L H4
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- Other Name: Master Cylinder
- Replaced by: 26449FJ072
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2020-2021 Subaru Forester | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring
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Subaru Forester Master Cylinder Assembly LH
Part Number: 26401FJ120
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- Other Name: Master Cylinder Assembly
- Replaced by: 26401FJ121
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Master Cylinder Assembly
Part Number: 26401FJ060
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- Replaced by: 26401FJ062
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2015 Subaru Forester | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester PB001350 Master Cylinder
Part Number: 26401FJ061
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Master Cylinder Assembly; Master Cylinder
- Replaced by: 26401FJ062
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015 Subaru Forester | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Master Cylinder Kit
Part Number: 26449FJ070
$185.38 MSRP: $271.02
You Save: $85.64 (32%)
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 26449FJ072
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2020 Subaru Forester | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring
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Subaru Forester Master Cylinder Assembly
Part Number: 26401FA030
$317.05 MSRP: $463.52
You Save: $146.47 (32%)
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 26401FA031
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003 Subaru Forester | X, XS | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Master Cylinder Assembly
Part Number: 26401FC010
Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 26401FC011
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Subaru Forester | Base | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Master Cylinder Assembly C0U4
Part Number: 26401SA010
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Master Cylinder Assembly; Master Cylinder
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2008 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, XT | 2.5L H4 Turbo

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Q: How to remove and install a master cylinder for a brake system on Subaru Forester?
A: Place shop rags underneath the brake master cylinder to catch any spilled brake fluid, then remove the brake fluid from the reservoir. Unplug the electrical connector for the brake fluid level indicator. Place rags or newspapers under the brake line fillings. Using a flare-nut wrench, unscrew the brake line tube nuts and allow any residual fluid to drain onto the rags. Remove the nuts that attach the brake master cylinder to the power Brake Booster. Remove the brake master cylinder from the engine compartment, being careful not to spill any fluid. If a new brake master cylinder is being installed, check and adjust the booster pushrod length. Bench bleed the new brake master cylinder before installing it. Attach a pair of brake master cylinder bleeder tubes to the outlet ports of the brake master cylinder. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid. Slowly push the pistons into the brake master cylinder to expel air. Repeat the procedure until no more air bubbles are present. Remove the bleed tubes and install plugs in the open ports. Replace the O-ring seal on the brake master cylinder (if equipped) and then place it over the studs on the booster and tighten the attaching nuts only finger tight at this time. Thread the brake line fittings into the brake master cylinder. Fully tighten the mounting nuts, then the brake line fittings. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with fluid, then bleed the brake master cylinder and the brake system. The remainder of installation is the reverse of removal. Test the operation of the brake system carefully before placing the vehicle into normal service.

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