Subaru Outback (BR): Use of engine braking
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Braking / Braking tips / Use of engine braking
Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking. When descending a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. To help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to get stronger engine braking.
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General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
B: COMPONENT
1. PARKING BRAKE (REAR DISC BRAKE)
Back plate
Retainer
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1- 1/2) times as
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