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Rear Brake Pad: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the disc brake assembly rear.
  • Check that the ground terminal is disconnected from the battery sensor.
  1. Install the pad COMPL.
  2. Install the caliper body.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the adapter cord EPB connector is securely installed.

    Tightening torque:  

    Guide pin rear brake: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

    Brake hose bracket: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

  3. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, exit the brake maintenance mode. Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>Parking Brake System>OPERATION>BRAKE MAINTENANCE MODE .
  5. After the operation is completed, apply and release the parking brake five times and ensure that the brake operates normally.
  6. Install the rear wheels.

    Tightening torque:  

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)