Subaru Outback Manuals 2012 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 400

11-28 Maintenance and service is applied by lighter force and gener- ates a greater braking force. . You might hear the sound of ABS operating from the engine compart- ment. Brake assist is not a system that brings more braking ability to the vehicle beyond its breaking capability. Brake pedal Check the brake pedal free play and reserve distance according to the main- tenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. & Checkin g the brake pedal reserve distance & Checking the brake pedal free play 1) 1) 0.08 – 0.18 in (2 – 5 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 deal- er. More than 2.56 in (65 mm) Depress the pedal with a force of approxi- mately 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.