Subaru Forester: Replacement of brake pad and lining - Maintenance and service - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Replacement of brake pad and lining

The front disc brake and the rear disc

The front disc brake and the rear disc brake have audible wear indicators on the brake pads. If the brake pads wear close to their service limit, the wear indicator makes a very audible scraping noise when the 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 possible.

If you continue to drive despite the

If you continue to drive despite the scraping noise from the audible brake pad wear indicator, it will result in the need for costly brake rotor repair or replacement.

Hill start assist system (MT models)
Ensure that the Hill start assist system operates properly under the following circumstances: 1. Stop the vehicle on an uphill grade by depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal, with the ...

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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Dealer locations
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Use of Additives
With the exception of gas line antifreeze during winter months, do not add solvents, thickeners, or other store-bought additives to your vehicle's fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems. Overuse ...

Service menu
In the Service menu you can: call up display messages () restart the tire pressure loss warning system (Canada only) () check the tire pressure electronically (USA only) () call up the ser ...