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Maintenance and service/Replacement of brake pad
& Checking the clutch pedal
free play
Replacement of brake pad
CAUTION
1)
0.19 – 0.44 in (5 – 11 mm)
Lightly press the clutch pedal down with
your finger until you feel resistance, and
check the free play.
If the free play is not within proper
specification, contact your SUBARU dealer.
. If you continue to drive despite
the scraping noise from the audible brake pad wear indicator, it
will result in the need for costly
brake rotor repair or replacement.
. It is recommended that you disconnect the vehicle battery before replacing the brake pad.
However, it is dangerous to disconnect the vehicle battery. We
recommend that you have your
SUBARU dealer replace the
brake pad.
The disc brakes have audible wear
indicators on the brake pads. If the brake
pads wear close to their service limit, the
wear indicator makes a very audible
scraping noise when the brake pedal is
applied.
If you hear this scraping noise each time
you apply the brake pedal, have the brake
pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible.
& Breaking-in of new brake
pads
When replacing the brake pad, use only
genuine SUBARU parts. After replacement, the new parts must be broken in as
follows:
! Brake pad
While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40
mph (50 to 65 km/h), step on the brake
pedal lightly. Repeat this five or more
times. Also, apply and release the electronic parking brake five or more times.