When to change the disc brake pads on a Subaru Outback?
This automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the sixth generation (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and probably also the face lifted 2019 and 2020 model years) Subaru Outback station wagon in changing the rear disc brake pads.
How do you replace a rear brake pad in a Subaru Legacy?
1. Release the parking brake. 2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, go to the brake maintenance mode according to the display screen. Parking Brake System > OPERATION For detailed operation procedures, refer to “Application help”. 3. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. NOTE 4. Remove the pad – disc brake rear. Rear Brake Pad > REMOVAL
Can a Subaru select monitor be used for brake maintenance?
Using the Subaru Select Monitor, exit the brake maintenance mode according to the display screen. 9. After the operation is completed, apply and release the parking brake five times and ensure that the brake operates normally. NOTE: Perform the following replacement procedure if the Subaru Select Monitor cannot be used.
Where is the wear indicator bar on Subaru Outback?
On this 2017 Outback, the wear indicator bar was situated at the bottom of the inner brake pad. In order for the caliper to fit over the thicker new brake pads, you will need to turn back the caliper piston.
How do you change brake pads on a Subaru Outback?
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. The service manual also specifies that the Subaru Select Monitor may not be required.
What are the brakes on a 2015 Subaru Outback?
No turning while pushing it back in is required. 2015 is probably not the same as 2012 because the piston has to be turned clockwise to initially be pushed back. Solution: to piston not turning in far enough… Just finished brakes & rotors on my 2015 Outback all around.
Why is my ebrake not working on my Subaru Outback?
If yours refuses to go back into the caliper, it may be that the outer portion of the piston is corroded slightly under the dust cover. The rust/corrosion ring around the piston hasn’t been moved back into the piston in so long that its resisting.
How do you change the parking brake on a Subaru Legacy?
1. Release the parking brake. 2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, go to the brake maintenance mode according to the display screen. Parking Brake System > OPERATION For detailed operation procedures, refer to “Application help”. 3.