Subaru Outback (BR): Checking the brake pedal free play

1) 0.08 – 0.18 in (2 – 5 mm)
Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal several times. Lightly pull
the brake pedal up with one finger to check the free play with a force of less than
2 lbf (10 N, 1 kgf).
If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU dealer.
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1) More than 2.56 in (65 mm)
Depress the pedal with a force of approximately 66 lbf (294 N, 30 kgf) and measure
the distance between the upper surface of the pedal pad and the floor.
When the me
Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance according to the maintenance
schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Check the clutch engagement and disengagement.
1. With the engine idling, check that there are no abnormal noises when the clutch
pedal is depressed, and that shifting into 1st or reverse feels smo
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● You should allow for considerably more stopping distance when towing a trailer.
Avoid sudden braking because it may result in skidding or jackknifing and loss of
control.
● Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accelerations. If your vehicle has a manual transmission,
always start out
A: REPLACEMENT
1. MODEL WITHOUT ELECTRIC RETRACTABLE MIRROR
CAUTION:
When removing the mirror, be careful not to damage the back surface
of mirror with a flat tip screwdriver.
When installing the mirror, insert the connector and clip securely.
1) Operate the remote control mirror switch to fac
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