11-18 Maintenance and service / Brake pedal
Brake pedal
S11AR
Check the brake pedal free play and reserve distance according to the maintenance schedule in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
& Checking the brake pedal free play
S11AR01
1 ) 0.02 – 0.11 in ( 0.5 – 2.7 mm )
Turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ”/ “ OFF ” position 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 .
& Checking the brake pedal reserve distance
S11AR02
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 .
Clutch pedal ( MT models )
S11AS
Check the clutch pedal free play according to the maintenance schedule in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
& Checking the clutch function
S11AS01
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 smooth .
2 . Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal slowly to check that the engine and transmission smoothly couple without any sign of slippage .