ABS Unit Removal and Replacement

[Subarunation 713]

I need to replace the ABS unit on our 96 OBW. The current one leaks fluid. This car was made in 9-05 so it has the unit like the 94 and 95 Legacys (4 "outs" in a row on the top with the "ins" on the lower front side, kinda long and narrow, not round).

 

I removed the "new" unit myslef at the U-pull-it yard and it seemed pretty straight forward. Is there anything the Haynes manual leaves out that I should be aware of? Any tricks or words of advice?

 

Really, how worried should I be, they are just breaks, nothing really important or anything. :-)

 

Thanks,

Greg

[Roamer]

I have the same exact issue on my 96 legacy wagon, but have not gotten around to it, have just been topping off the brake fluid every 4 days or so. I am curious as to how much one of these units costs at a yard. I got a quote from a local dealership for over a thousand buxx.

 

I need to replace the ABS unit on our 96 OBW. The current one leaks fluid. This car was made in 9-05 so it has the unit like the 94 and 95 Legacys (4 "outs" in a row on the top with the "ins" on the lower front side, kinda long and narrow, not round).

 

I removed the "new" unit myslef at the U-pull-it yard and it seemed pretty straight forward. Is there anything the Haynes manual leaves out that I should be aware of? Any tricks or words of advice?

 

Really, how worried should I be, they are just breaks, nothing really important or anything. :-)

 

Thanks,

Greg

[Subarunation 713]

I have the same exact issue on my 96 legacy wagon, but have not gotten around to it, have just been topping off the brake fluid every 4 days or so. I am curious as to how much one of these units costs at a yard. I got a quote from a local dealership for over a thousand buxx.

I paid $35 at Joe's U-Pull-It in New Ringgold last Friday when I was back at my parents in eastern PA. I got the last of my type in the lot. A billion earlier style Bosch units, 90-93, but only 1 like I needed. Take a Sunday and drive down to Harry's U-Pull-It in Hazleton. It is only about 2-1/2 hours from NYC and if it saves you $800 it might be worth the trip. There is also a yard in Allentown. That might be closer.

Good Luck.