Checking the brake pedal reserve distance

Subaru Forester / Subaru Forester Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Brake pedal / Checking the brake pedal reserve distance

1) More than 2.56 in (65 mm)

1) More than 2.56 in (65 mm)

Depress the pedal with a force of approximately 66 lbf (294 N, 30 kgf) and measure the distance between the upper surface of the pedal pad and the floor.

When the measurement is smaller than the specification, or when the pedal does not operate smoothly, contact with your SUBARU dealer.

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