Subaru SVX 1992 Manual page 899

BRAKES [T100) 4-4
Trouble and possible cause Corrective action
4 . Brake dragging or improper brake return
(1) Insufficient pedal play Adjust play .
(2) Improper master cylinder return Clean or replace the cylinder .
(3) Clogged hydraulic system Replace.
(4) Improper return or adjustment of parking brake Correct or adjust.
(5) Weakened spring tension or breakage of shoe return spring Replace the spring .
(6) Excessively narrow shoe clearance
Adjust the clearance .
(7) Improper disc caliper operation
Correct or replace.
(8) Improper adjusted wheel bearing Adjust or replace .
5 . Brake noise (1) (creak sound)
(1) Hardened or deteriorated pad Replace the pad .
(2) Worn pad Replace the pad .
(3) Loosened back plate or the support installing bolts Retighten.
(4) Loose wheel bearing Retighten to normal tightening torque .
(5) Dirty rotor Clean the rotor, or clean and replace the brake ASSY .
6. Brake noise (2) (hissing sound)
(1) Worn pad Replace the pad .
(2) Improper installed pad Correct or replace the pad.
(3) Loose or bent rotor Retighten or replace.
7 . Brake n oise (3) (click sound)
I (1) Excessively worn pad or the support Replace the pad or the support.
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