Brake Pedal - Subaru 2002 Forester Owner's Manual

Brake pedal

Check the brake pedal free play and reserve distance according to the
maintenance schedule in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".
B Checking the brake pedal free play
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 10 N (2 lb, 1 kg).
If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
B Checking the brake pedal reserve distance
More than
2.56 in
(65 mm)
Depress the pedal with a force of approximately 294 N (66 lb, 30 kg)
0.04 — 0.12 in
(1.0 — 3.0 mm)
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