Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Replacement of brake pad

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / 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.

Replacement of 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.

Checking the clutch pedal free play

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, c ...

Tires and wheels

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Other materials:

Removal
1. DRIVER’S SIDE1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. NOTE2. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Instrument Panel Lower Cover > REMOVAL3. Remove the bolts, and then remove the panel - knee guard.4. Remove the motor - actuator mix.(1) Disconnect the conne ...