Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 2001 Subaru Outback

Three problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 2001 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2002

Have been experiencing continued brake problems with my 2001 Subaru Outback ltd. This causes shuddering and pull to both left & right upon application of brakes. Dealer has turned rotors etc. ( 1st @ 18000 miles) but problem still exists (current milage 28500) I have been hearing of other indiv. With the same problems in this model year. . . Rumor : rotors are too thin /undersized? for car heat build up etc. I feel this to be a safety issue as well . Car is hard to stop in a straight line. . . I am also concerned as to Subaru backing up their warranty on this problem, as I've been hearing some "horror stories" . Can you explore the safety/warranty issues on this problem?.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Car attempts to accelerate when applying brakes to come to a stop. Engine roars and it is difficult to stop car. Problem happens intermittently and usually when the car is going 5 miles per hour or less. Brake pedal goes all the way down when attempting to stop car.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

While traveling at 20mph and when stopping at a light depressed brake pedal, noticed pedal traveling to floorboard, and lost brake power. Please provide further information.


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