Subaru Outback (BR): 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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Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly when a tire is punctured. This could cause a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off
Your vehicle has a dual circuit brake system. Each circuit works diagonally across
the vehicle. If one circuit of the brake system should fail, the other half of the
system still works. If one cir
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WARNING
Never exceed the maximum load limits explained in the following. Exceeding the
maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
CAUTION
● Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed
1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight.
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A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the transmission from the vehicle. <Ref. to CVT-55, REMOVAL,
Automatic Transmission Assembly.>
2) Remove the extension case. <Ref. to CVT-138, REMOVAL, Extension Case.>
3) Remove the rear drive shaft. <Ref. to CVT-141, REMOVAL, Rear Drive Shaft.>
4) Remove
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