Checking the brake pedal free play

1) 0.08 – 0.18 in (2 – 5 mm)


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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