Brake Pedal Problem

Flytier · 03-22-2004, 10:47 AM

Hey I'm new to this forum. I have a 1998 Outback wagon. I recently replaced the front brake pads. However, I noticed before and after the new pads were installed that the brake pedal travels too far before the brakes start to work. What can I do to get the brakes to work when the brake pedal is slightly pushed?

* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

sooberoo · 03-24-2004, 10:36 AM

Bleed your brakes?

AGscooby · 03-24-2004, 01:59 PM

A mushy brake pedal is common to most Subarus due to the two-stage brake booster implemented. Some of this undesired trait can be alleviated with the use of stainless brakes lines to eliminate the flex in the rubber OE lines. There is also a stiffening bracket that can be installed on the end of the master cylinder to prevent flex. Of course, a good bleeding always helps as well. The most extreme step, excluding upgrading the calipers, would be replacing the booster with a single-stage unit.

ag
driven by guts inside!

03-22-2004, 10:47 AM	#1
Flytier Scooby Newbie Member#: 57837 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Vehicle: 1998 Outback White	Brake Pedal Problem Hey I'm new to this forum. I have a 1998 Outback wagon. I recently replaced the front brake pads. However, I noticed before and after the new pads were installed that the brake pedal travels too far before the brakes start to work. What can I do to get the brakes to work when the brake pedal is slightly pushed? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
FS:STi complete gas pedal & clutch/brake pedal covers.	joe r	Interior/Dressup/Audio & Security	11	12-27-2009 08:08 PM
brake pedal is mushy halfway through the pedal travel	wrxmuch?	Brakes, Steering & Suspension	28	11-13-2009 12:04 AM
04 manual shift boot piece. Gas pedal, auto brake pedal and auto shifter assembly	scOOtNsOOby	Interior/Dressup/Audio & Security	0	10-12-2009 10:05 AM
Having Brake Pedal Feel Problems	InsatiableAmos	Brakes, Steering & Suspension	2	08-03-2005 12:40 PM
Pedal to the floor! Brake pedal that is.	elcorazon01	Subaru Conversions	5	06-21-2005 01:48 PM

03-24-2004, 10:36 AM	#2
sooberoo Scooby Newbie Member#: 33302 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Vehicle: 2005 Leggy GT Sedan Brilliant Silver	Bleed your brakes?

03-24-2004, 01:59 PM	#3
AGscooby Scooby Specialist Member#: 4242 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Aurora, IL Vehicle: 1999 BD SUS GRN/GLD gimme Legacy TPH wagon!	A mushy brake pedal is common to most Subarus due to the two-stage brake booster implemented. Some of this undesired trait can be alleviated with the use of stainless brakes lines to eliminate the flex in the rubber OE lines. There is also a stiffening bracket that can be installed on the end of the master cylinder to prevent flex. Of course, a good bleeding always helps as well. The most extreme step, excluding upgrading the calipers, would be replacing the booster with a single-stage unit. ag driven by guts inside!