general problems of the 2006 Subaru Impreza

I was driving home, and my foot fell to the floor when I hit the brakes. Thankfully, I was coasting to the front of my house, so I was able to stop using the hand brake. Upon inspection and professional opinion from the Subaru dealership, the brake line rusted through just after the rear junction block, identical to the recall number: wqk-47. However, my VIN was not included in this recall, and I am learning on youtube and from the dealership that this is a common failure with my year and model vehicle.

2006 Subaru Impreza occurrence related to the brake system the consumer stated the brake shoe separated from the backing plate. Also, on another occasion, the brakes started smoking as a result of them dragging. The last occurrence, the splash guards for the brakes collapsed and fell off.

There has been no accident, but there have been many, many incidents when there is even the tiniest bit of snow/ice on the road. If I need to brake for a traffic light or to turn or for any other reason, the brake pedal does not go down. Therefore, the car does not stop. I have skidded into intersections far too often. I fear for any vehiicle, animal, or pedestrian that might be in front of my 2006 Subaru Impreza. Several mechanics and dealers are telling me this is the way abs systems are supposed to work. We've replaced the tires so that I am driving what should be a good, safe vehicle. How can this be considered a safety feature? I am not a speedster. I am a 60 year-old woman who lives in upstate new york who does not feel safe and secure driving my awd car in the snow.