Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2013 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Front Disc Brake Assembly: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 or grease contained in the pad kit to the support.
- Install the support to the housing.
Tightening torque:
80 N.m (8.16 kgf-m, 59.0 ft-lb)
- Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 or grease contained in the pad kit to the pad clip.
- Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N or grease contained in the pad kit to both surfaces of the pad inner shim.
- Install the pad to support.CAUTION:
- Be sure to install so that the pad return spring faces the input side of the direction of brake rotor rotation, as shown in the figure.
- Correctly install the pad return spring to the supporting surface of the pad clip as shown in the figure.
- If the pad return spring is deformed or damaged, replace the brake pad.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.