Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2004 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 2004 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake master cylinder (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2004 Subaru Forester

The Service Brakes problem

The contact owns a 2004 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the owner was driving an undetermined slow rate of speed the brake pedal extended to the floor causing the braking distance to be extended.   Read details...

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

Driving home from gym, I noticed the clutch pedal was not engaging the clutch making shifting difficult. Eventually returned home safely and upon inspection, I noticed a large firewall crack near the clutch master cylinder. The large firewall crack compromised the clutch pedal function.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

On 03/26/2010, car failed to stop in spite of heavy pressure on the brake pedal. The abs did not cut in, the car veered to the left and collided with a vehicle causing extensive damage. Upon examination of the brakes, the following was found: driver side, outside pad worn to bare metal scoring   Read details...


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