Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2002 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 2002 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the brake master cylinder (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (two problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Subaru Legacy


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2002 Subaru Legacy

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Legacy outback. When the temperature is below 32 degrees, the brakes fail if the master cylinder is not warmed. The contact must allow the vehicle to warm up approximately five minutes in order for the brakes to function.   Read details...

The Service Brakes problem

When the vehicle starts going around 55 - 60 mph, the car starts shaking vigorously. The wheel also shakes which also concerns me. Moreover, when I start to slow the car down, a rattling noise constantly shakes my car including my wheel from side to side.   Read details...

The Brake Whistling Noise problem

Problems with vehicle's braking system, rear tire, whistling noises coming from door and oil leak. The dealership repaired everything except the wheel. The rear hatch was adjusted for whistling noises, and the brakes were dusted off to repair the brake system.   Read details...


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