2003 SUBARU OUTBACK brake

11-34Brake pedal
Check the brake pedal free play and reserve distance according to the
maintenance schedule in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
Checking the brake pedal free play
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0.04 —
0.12 in
(1.0 — 3.0 mm)
Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal several times.
Lightly press the brake pedal down with one finger to check the free
play with a force of less than 2 lb (10 N, 1 kg).
If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your
SUBARU dealer. Checking the brake pedal reserve distance
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More than 2.56 in (65 mm)
Depress the pedal with a force of approximately 66 lb (294 N, 30 kg)

11-36Replacement of brake pad and lining
CAUTION
If you continue to drive despite the scraping noise from the audi-
ble brake pad wear indicator, it will result in the need for costlybrake rotor repair or replacement.
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The front disc brakes and the right rear disc brake have an audible wear
indicators on the brake pads. If the brake pads wear close to their ser-
vice limit, the wear indicator makes a very audible scraping noise whenthe brake pedal is applied.
If you hear this scraping noise each time you apply the brake pedal, have the brake pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-sible.
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: n Brake pad and lining
While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph (50 to 65 km/h), step on
the brake pedal lightly. Repeat this five or more times.

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Parking brake lining
WARNING
A safe location and situation should be selected for break-in driv- ing.
CAUTION
Pulling the parking brake lever too forcefully may cause the rear
wheels to lock. To avoid this, be certain to pull the lever up slowly
and gently.
1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of about 22 mph (35 km/h).
2. With the parking brake release button pushed in, pull the parking
brake lever SLOWLY and GENTLY. (Pulling with a force of approxi-mately 33 lb [147 N, 15 kg].)
3. Drive the vehicle for about 220 yards (200 meters) in this condition.
4. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking brake to cool down. Repeat
this procedure.
5. Check the parking brake stroke. If the parking brake stroke is out
of the specified range, adjust it by turning the adjusting nut located
on the parking brake lever.Parking brake stroke: 7 — 8 notches / 44 lb (196 N, 20 kg)
Parking brake stroke
Check the parking brake stroke according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”. When the parking brake is
properly adjusted, braking power is fully applied by pulling the lever up
seven to eight notches gently but firmly (about 44 lb, 196 N, 20 kg). If the
parking brake lever stroke is not within the specified range, have the
brake system checked and adjusted at your SUBARU dealer.

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racy. It also creates incorrect body-to-tire clearances and inappropriately changes the vehicle
’s ground clearance.
All four tires must be the same in terms of manufacturer, brand (tread
pattern), construction, and size. You are advised to replace the tires with
new ones that are identical to those fitted as standard equipment.
For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU recommends replacing all four tires at the same time.
WARNING
All four tires must be the same in terms of manufacturer, brand
(tread pattern), construction, degree of wear, speed symbol, loadindex and size. Mixing tires of different types, sizes or degrees ofwear can result in damage to the vehicle ’s power train. Use of dif-
ferent types or sizes of tires can also dangerously reduce con-trollability and braking performance and can lead to an accident. Use only radial tires. Do not use radial tires together with
belted bias tires and/or bias-ply tires. Doing so can dangerously
reduce controllability, resulting in an accident.
Wheel replacement
When replacing wheels due, for example, to damage, make sure the re-
placement wheels match the specifications of the wheels that are fitted
as standard equipment. Replacement wheels are available from
SUBARU dealers.
WARNING
Use only those wheels that are specified for your vehicle. Wheelsnot meeting specifications could interfere with brake caliper op-eration and may cause the tires to rub against the wheel wellhousing during turns. The resulting loss of vehicle control couldlead to an accident.

11-56Wattage Bulb No.
8 Backup light
Sedan 12V–27W 3156K
Station wagon 12V –27W 1156
9 Luggage area light 12V –13W 912
Q High mount stop light
Sedan 12V–16W 921
Station wagon 12V –13W 912
W Rear turn signal light
Sedan 12V–21W —
Station wagon 12V –21W 7440
E Brake/tail light
Sedan 12V–27/8W 3157K
Station wagon 12V –27/8W 1157
R Licence plate light
Sedan 12V–5W 168
Station wagon 12V –3.8W or 5W 194 or 168
T Trunk room light 12V –5W W5W
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HBB033BC

11-625. Install a new bulb in the socket.
6. Set the bulb socket into the rear combination light assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
7. Close the cover and latch the clock.
Station wagon
n Brake/tail and rear turn signal light bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. It is recommended that you
have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer.
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1. Remove the light bulb replacement service hole covers at two
places by prying the edge of the cover with a regular screwdriver.
2. Remove the upper and lower nuts. Then, slide the rear combina-
tion lamp assembly to the rear and remove it from the vehicle.
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3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the upper and lower screws
that secure the side cover of the rear combination light assembly.
4. Remove the bulb socket from the rear combination light assembly
by turning it counterclockwise.
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5. Remove the bulb from the socket.
Turn signal light: Pull the bulb out of the socket.
Brake/tail light: Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and
turning it counterclockwise.
6. Install a new bulb in the socket.
7. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
8. Using a Phillips screwdriver, install the side cover to the rear com-
bination light assembly.
9. Fit the rear combination light assembly into the vehicle body and
tighten the nuts from the interior of the vehicle.
10. Reinstall the light bulb replacement service hole covers.

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Back-up and brake/tail light bulbs
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HBB026BC
1. Unlatch the rear finisher light cover by moving the knob upward. Open the cover up.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the rear finisher light assembly by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and turning coun-
terclockwise. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Set the bulb holder into the rear finisher light assembly and turn itclockwise until it locks.
5. Close the cover and latch the lock.
License plate light
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1. Remove the mounting screws using a phillips screwdriver.