Why does my SUBARU shake when I brake?
Damage creates high and low zones on your brake rotors. As your brake pads press against the rotating rotors, they’ll pass over these high and low spots. This translates to vibration which you can feel through the brake pedal and the steering wheel if it’s severe enough.
How do I get my SUBARU out of brake maintenance mode?
Once the EPB is in brake maintenance mode, disconnect the negative (ground) 12V battery cable. Retract the “screw-in” type piston as usual. When you are done changing the pads, use the SSM (Subaru Select Monitor) to exit brake maintenance mode.
What does the brake warning light on a Subaru Outback mean?
Description: Depending on your model of Outback, this red warning light may be displayed as the circle with an exclamation point or as ‘BRAKE’ text. If the brake warning light stays on after the engine has started and the electronic parking brake has been released, switch off the engine and restart it.
How does the parking brake work on a Subaru Outback?
On the 2010, the parking brake system is much the same as in earlier years with a manual lever to engage the parking brake, except, instead of a lever pulling cables to engage the brake, there’s an electric motor and gear set up. As in earlier years, the parking brake system does not use the rear disc brake pads.
What to do if your Subaru Outback is having trouble stopping?
If your Outback is having trouble stopping, or noticeably leaking fluid, don’t drive it. Just have it towed to a mechanic. If you mess up fixing your engine, the vehicle does not move. If you mess up fixing the brakes, it doesn’t stop.
What’s the warranty on a Subaru Outback?
The warranty on the actuator motor for the parking brake was extended to 15 years / unlimited mileage in the 2010-2014 outbacks…. so if it’s something wrong with that, it’s covered. Click to expand… Thank you so much! Never would’ve found this. I’ll keep this in mind as it’s very likely.