Subaru Outback (BR): Checking the brake pedal free play

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 dealer.
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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 me
Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance according to the maintenance
schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
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 smo
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A: OPERATION
NOTE:
For detailed operation procedures, refer to "PC
application help for Subaru Select Monitor".
For details concerning DTCs, refer to "List of Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC)". <Ref. to PB(diag)-
35, List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
Up to 3 DTCs are displayed in the
A: REMOVAL
1) Shift the select lever or gear shift lever to neutral.
2) Release the parking brake.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
4) Loosen the wheel nuts.
5) Lift up the vehicle.
6) Remove the rear wheels.
7) Drain differential gear oil. <Ref. to DI-23, REPLACEMENT,
Different
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