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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Parking tips
When parking your vehicle, always perform the following procedure. - Apply the parking brake firmly. - For MT models, put the shift lever in the “1” (1st) position when on an upgrade or the “R ...

OUTBACK
Your SUBARU can be driven on ordinary roads or off-road. But please keep in mind that an AWD SUBARU is a passenger vehicle and is neither a conventional offroad vehicle nor an all-terrain vehicle. If ...

Braking tips
Never rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can cause dangerous overheating of the brakes and needless wear on the brake pads and linings. ...