Subaru Outback (BR): Checking the brake pedal reserve distance
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Brake pedal / Checking the brake pedal reserve distance
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 measurement is smaller than the specification, or when the pedal does not operate smoothly, contact with your SUBARU dealer.
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Clutch pedal (MT models)
Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance according to the maintenance
schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Checking the clutch function
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
Checking the clutch pedal free play
1) 0.19 – 0.44 in (5 – 11 mm)
Lightly press the clutch pedal down with your finger until you feel resistance,
and check the free play.
If the free play is not within proper specification, co
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A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the steering column cover.
Remove the screws by turning the steering wheel to right and left.
Release the claws and remove the steering column lower cover.
Separate the steering column upper cover and steering upper cover,
Clutch Fluid
A: INSPECTION
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Check the clutch fluid level using the scale on
the outside of the reservoir tank. If the clutch fluid
level is below "MIN", fill the clutch fluid up to "MAX"
level, and make sure that there is no leakage.
MAX. level
MIN. level
Reservoir
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