Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings

When replacing the brake pad or lining, use only genuine SUBARU parts. After replacement, the new parts must be broken in as follows.

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Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment
• Always stop the engine and set the parking brake firmly to prevent the vehicle from moving. • Always let the engine cool down. Engine parts become very hot when the engine is running and remai ...

Electronic parking brake – if the electronic parking brake cannot be released
WARNING ● When the electronic parking brake cannot be released, the electronic parking brake system may malfunction. Driving in such conditions may cause an unexpected accident. Contact you ...

Driving on grades
● Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the overheating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts ...