Subaru Legacy Outback 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance and service
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Checking the clutch pedal
free play
1) 4.0 – 13.0 mm (0.16 – 0.51 in)
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 specifi-
cation, we recommend that you contact
your SUBARU dealer.
Replacement of brake pad
and lining
The right front disc brake and the right rear
disc brake have audible wear indicators
on the brake pads. If the brake pads wear
close to their service limit, the wear indica-
tor 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, we recom-
mend that you have the brake pads ser-
viced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible.
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Breaking-in of new brake
pads and linings
When replacing the brake pad or lining,
we recommend that you use genuine
SUBARU parts. After replacement, the
new parts must be broken in as follows:
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Brake pad and lining
While maintaining a speed of 50 to 65 km/
h (30 to 40 mph), step on the brake pedal
lightly. Repeat this five or more times.
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Parking brake lining
1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of approx-
imately 35 km/h (22 mph).
2. With the parking brake release button
pushed in, pull the parking brake lever
SLOWLY and GENTLY. [Pulling with a
force of approximately 147 N (15 kg, 33
lbs).]
3. Drive the vehicle for approximately 200
meters (220 yards) in this condition.
4. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking
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If you continue to drive despite the
scraping noise from the audible
brake pad wear indicator, it will re-
sult in the need for costly brake ro-
tor repair or replacement.