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Maintenance and service
erly.
. You might feel that the brake pedal
is applied by lighter force and generates a greater braking force.
. You might hear clicking (knocking)
sounds around brake pedal.
Brake pedal
Brake assist is not a system that brings
more braking ability to the vehicle
beyond its braking capability.
& Checking the brake pedal
reserve distance
& Checking the brake pedal
free play
Check the brake pedal free play and
reserve distance according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and
Maintenance Booklet”.
1)
1)
0.02 – 0.08 in (0.5 – 2.0 mm)
Stop the engine and firmly depress the
brake pedal several times. Lightly pull the
brake pedal up with one finger to check
the free play with a force of less than 2 lbf
(10 N, 1 kgf).
If the free play is not within proper
specification, contact your SUBARU dealer.
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.