Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Inspection

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Brake / Brake pedal / Inspection

1. Move the pad - brake pedal in a horizontal direction with a force of approx. 10 N (1 kgf, 2 lbf), and check that the pedal deflection is in the range of specifications.

CAUTION:

If excessive deflection is noted, replace with a new bushing.

Deflection of brake pedal:

Wear limit: 5.0 mm (0.197 in) or less

(a)

Brake pedal (CVT model)

(b)

Brake pedal (MT model)

2. Check the position of the pedal pad.

Pedal height L:

125 — 135 mm (4.92 — 5.31 in)

Brake pedal free play A:

0.5 — 2.7 mm (0.020 — 0.11 in) [When pulling the brake pedal upward with a force of less than 10 N (1 kgf, 2 lbf).]

(1)	Stop light switch
(2)	Mat
(3)	Toe board
(4)	Brake booster operating rod

3. If it is not within the specification, loosen the lock nuts of vacuum booster operating rod, and rotate the rod to adjust the pedal height L within the specification.

4. Tighten the lock nut.

Tightening torque:

Operating lock nut: 22 N·m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb)

NOTE:

Check the brake pedal height. When adjusting, also adjust the stop light switch.

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