Brake Booster 493
11-14. Brake Booster
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The brake booster utilizes the vacuum
produced by the engine manifold to reduce
the force required to depress the brake
pedal.
The vacuum in the brake booster may be
insufficient if the brake pedal is depressed
when the engine is stopped or after the
vehicle has been parked for a long period
of time. It such cases, it is necessary to
depress the brake pedal using greater
force than usual.
11-15. Brake Pedal
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Check the brake pedal free play and
reserve distance according to the maintenance
schedule in the “Warranty and
Maintenance Booklet”.
11-16. Replacement of Brake
Pad
CAUTION
. 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.
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