11-18 Maintenance and service/Brake pedal
Brake pedal
Clutch pedal (MT models)
If the free play is not within proper
specification, contact your SUBARU deal-
S11AR
S11AS
er.
Check the brake pedal free play and
Check the clutch pedal free play according
& Checking the brake pedal re-
reserve distance according to the main-
to the maintenance schedule in the <War-
tenance schedule in the <Warranty and
serve distance
ranty and Maintenance Booklet=.
Maintenance Booklet=.
S11AR02
& Checking the clutch function
& Checking the brake pedal free
S11AS01
Check the clutch engagement and disen-
play
gagement.
S11AR01
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 smooth.
2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal
slowly to check that the engine and
transmission smoothly couple without
any sign of slippage.
1)
More than 2.56 in (65 mm)
Depress the pedal with a force of approxi-
mately 66 lbf (294 N, 30 kgf) and measure
the distance between the upper surface of
1)
0.02 3 0.11 in (0.5 3 2.7 mm)
the pedal pad and the floor.
Turn the ignition switch to the <LOCK=/
When the measurement is smaller than
<OFF= position and firmly depress the
the specification, or when the pedal does
brake pedal several times. Lightly pull the
not operate smoothly, contact with your
brake pedal up with one finger to check the
SUBARU dealer.
free play with a force of less than 2 lbf (10
N, 1 kgf).
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