Five problems related to brake disc have been reported for the 1997 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1) all 4 rims have a tendency to collect road silt and water inside. This imbalances the car and may explain some of the brake problems. Perhaps airflow under the vehicle should be studied. 2) pads and springs located on frame where the rear gate closes against the body are rusted tight. 3) dash lights for hvac have failed at about 30,000 miles. 4) gas gauge does not descend accuratly.
7) all 4 rims have a tendency to collect road silt and water inside. This imbalances the car and may explain some of the brake problems. Perhaps airflow under the vehicle should be studied. 8) left rear passenger window does not go up all the way any longer. 84,000 miles. 9) pads and springs located on frame where the rear gate closes against the body are rusted tight. 10) dash lights for hvac have failed at about 30,000 miles. 11) gas gauge does not descend accuratly.
Extended stopping distance under full braking pressure -- caused rear-end collision.
Replaced pads & rotors 3 times; 15000, 22000, 36000 miles, pathetic design.
There is excessive wear on the brakes . The dealer had to turn the rotors, the front brake pads have been replaced twice. The dealer has not been able to pinpoint the cause of the problem.