Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 997

4-4
BRAKES
Hill .. Holder
Trouble and possible cause
Remedy
1.
Counterforce of clutch pedal is too strong
(1 ) PHV cable is damaged or does not operate properly Repair or replace.
(2) Lever of PHV is defective Replace entire PHV ASSY.
(3) Clutch system is anomalous
Refer to "Clutch and pedal cable system".
2. Vehicle does not stop on uphill road of 3
0
or higher inclination
(1 ) Front side of vehicle is lowered
Refer to "Suspension".
(2) PHV cable is broken Replace.
(3) Play of clutch is excessive Adjust.
(4) PHV cable is elongated Adjust.
(5) Sealing of PHV is poor Replace entire PHV ASSY.
3. Shock is felt when starting
(1 ) Poor adjustment of starting performance
Adjust.
(2)
When depressing the brake pedal strongly:
(The stronger brake pedal depressing force, the later hill
holder releasing.)
(3) When starting on flat road after stopping reverse (Because hill holder is activated.)
movement:
4. Vehicle slips down when starting
(1 ) PHV cable is elongated Adjust.
(2) Clutch facing is worn out
Adjust or replace.
(3) Bracket (cable) or stay (PHV) is deformed
Repair or replace.
5. Vehicle cannot start after stoppage
(1 ) Return spring is fatigued or broken Replace.
(2) PHV lever won't return
Replace entire PHV ASSY.
(3)
When intentionally depressing brake pedal strongly:
[When the brake pedal is depressed by a force of 1,177 N
(120 kg, 265 Ib) or more.]
6. Abnormal sound is generated upon releasing brake pedal when stopping
Rotor and pad, drum and lining matched with each
(Abnormal sound is not generated when depressing brake
other due to inadequate depressing force to brake pedal pedal a little stronger.)
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