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2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard Trans

Rear Brake Pad: Installation

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Installation
NOTE: Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body and support.
  1. Before installation, check the brake pad. Refer to INSPECTION .
  2. Apply a thin coat of grease contained in the pad kit to the pad clip.
    Fig 1: Identifying Thin Coat Of Grease Applying Area On Pad Kit To Pad Clip
    G05662870Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Apply a thin coat of grease to the inner shim (a) and the outer shim (b).

    Grease: 

    Grease contained in the pad kit or WAKO grease V160 

    Fig 2: Identifying Thin Coat Of Grease Applying Area On Inner And Outer Pads
    G08583528Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the brake pad to the support.
  5. Install the caliper body to the support.

    Tightening torque: 

    Caliper bolt: 27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb) 

  6. Install the brake hose bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    Brake hose bracket: 33 N.m (3.36 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb) 

  7. Install the rear wheels.
RENDER: 1.0x

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