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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1) 0.19 – 0.44 in (5 – 11 mm)
Lightly press the clutch pedal down with your finger until you feel resistance,
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