Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc rotor (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (four problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester

The Brake Disc Rotor problem

While at a stop light and when driver accelerates engine will rev. Consumer has also changed rotors, and it's time to change them again after 3000 miles.   Read details...

The Brake Foundation Components problem

Vibration in steering wheel, dealer resurfaced 2 front rotors, also 2 rear drums and brake shoes were sandglazed.   Read details...

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

Possible failure of recall component prior to notice, resulted in vehicle collision due to loss of control. (99v-040) yh   Read details...


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