Brake Master Cylinder problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester

Three problems related to brake master cylinder have been reported for the 1998 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 08/24/1999

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

2 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 02/24/1999

Vehicle accident due to possible recall component failure (master cylinder) prior to recall notice. Mjs.

3 Brake Master Cylinder problem

When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal travels to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer could not identify the problem, but replaced the master cylinder. Please give any further details.


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