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.