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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Precaution
A: CAUTION
Please clearly understand and adhere to the following
general precautions. They must be strictly followed
to avoid minor or serious injury to the person
doing the work or people in the area.
1. VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
Handle the VDC as a total system. Do not disassemble
Engine hood
To open the hood:
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the windshield, return them to their original
positions.
2. Pull the hood release knob under the instrument panel.
3. Release the secondary hood release by moving the lever between the front grille
and the hood toward the left.
4. L
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