Servicing Rear Brake Pads - Subaru Legacy 2015 Technicians Reference Booklet

2015 Legacy and Outback

Servicing Rear Brake Pads

Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor and SDI box and navigate to the Work Support of the ABS/
VDC menu. Follow the steps below to correctly park and reposition the ball nut during installation
of new brake pads.
Work Support
Note: The EPB must be in the released position before removing rear brake pads.
1. Select "Brake Maintenance Mode" in the SSM III before replacement. (The EPB motor will
rotate in the release direction).
2. Warning: The EPB can be operated with the ignition off, be sure to follow the steps
below to place the EPB in a safe condition.
3. Turn the ignition switch to off. Remove the battery negative terminal or disconnect the EPB
motor harness connector from the EPB. Be sure to reconnect after all work is performed.
4. Push the hydraulic piston manually back into the caliper. Install the new brake pads.
5. After installation, restart the"Brake Maintenance Mode" and make the initial settings of the
EPB.
Note: DTC "C1984" will be generated after selecting and completing "Brake
Maintenance Mode" . Clear the DTC before test driving the vehicle.
Note: The Parking Brake Break In procedure has been eliminated and no Parking
Brake, Break In procedure is required on the new system.
New Technology Training
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Brake Maintenance Mode
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