Subaru Impreza Quiz
Maintenance and service

Checking the brake pedal free play

In this manual: Maintenance and service
Foreword — 1Warranties — 5How to use this Owner’s Manual — 5Vehicle symbols — 1Safety precautions when driving — 14Illustrated index — 7Function settings — 1Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags — 75Keys and doors — 66Instruments and controls — 121Climate control — 42Audio — 168Interior equipment — 29Starting and operating — 111Driving tips — 31In case of emergency — 21Appearance care — 16Maintenance and service — 109Specifications — 21Consumer information and Reporting safety defects — 31
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1) 0.02 – 0.08 in (0.5 – 2.0 mm)

1) 0.02 – 0.08 in (0.5 – 2.0 mm)

Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal several times. Lightly pull the brake pedal up with one finger to check the free play with a force of less than 2 lbf (10 N, 1 kgf).

If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU dealer.

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