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Steering wheel moves left then right about a quater of an inch 3 times a second or more whycharpes1 - 1996 Subaru Legacy - Brakes - 6 hours agoright front brake is newly installed 4000 miles ago, makes scraping nosewhen break pedal pressed and wheel shakes as above. is there a direct connection between the mal functioning disk brake and the mal functioning steering wheel ? -
Plastic cap inside parking brake handle has broken off. What is the best way to repair or replace.Cbayer - 1991 Subaru Legacy - Brakes - 11/5/2012Cap holds spring inside of parking brake in place.
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The plastic cap in the braking brake handle has broken off. What is the best fix.Cbayer - 1991 Subaru Legacy - Brakes - 11/5/2012The cap holds the spring inside the parking brake handle in place.
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Why are my breaks screeching?BigBobD - 1991 Subaru Legacy - Brakes - 10/10/2012In is louder sometimes.-
10/10/2012 RedmanIt could be an indication that your brake pads need to be replaced, they are designed to screech when they get too thin.
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How do you reset the abs light after making repairchip227 - 2002 Subaru Outback - Brakes - 10/5/2012Abs code 54 brake light switch. Checked and replaced switch. How do I reset light -
Electronic parking brake has stopped workingDoane - 2010 Subaru Legacy - Brakes - 8/7/2012Won't turn on, have checked fuse #19 OK completed steps in owners man. NO FIX Get a blinking brake light Parking brake IS NOT ON
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8/7/2012 raoul_tiestoU should take it to the dealer to have it diagnosed.The dealer will be able scan the electric parking brake for codes.
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Why do I hear a thrumming sound when braking?Marie - 2009 Subaru Impreza - Brakes - 7/30/2012It started after the car sat idle for 6 weeks. Seems to be associated with the wheels because the faster I'm traveling, the faster the sound is. Car has 33,000 miles, all original equipment.
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Car vibrates heavily when the brakes are applied.Ironmonkeyz - 2001 Subaru Forester - Brakes - 7/5/2012When braking the car vibrates hard. Feels like it's coming from the front. Brake fluid is filled. I'm think maybe it's the rotors but not sure. anybody got any ideas?
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7/5/2012 JimmUsually, this is an indication of warped brake rotors. Depending how much rotor material is remaining (how thick the rotors are), you can either have them turned to true up (make the rotor braking surfaces parallel) or simply replace them. Compare the cost and aggravation as first step.
Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.RockAuto.com or www.autoparstwarehouse.com for the replacement parts. For example, the new front brake rotors are around $17.25 each for your vehicle.
They are not difficult at all to replace. Try the 'How-To-Guides' feature on the AutoMD website for the specific step s to replace the front brake rotors.
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What parts are necessary to correct brake grinding?erin - 2001 Subaru Outback - Brakes - 4/21/2012There is a grinding noise in the front of my car I assume is the brakes. I just got new tires but the shop didn't even mention the brakes needed to be replaced. I want to price out the parts I would need to replace my brakes so I can get a competitive price at a ...-
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How do I remove rear brake drums on a 2008 Impreza? 2.5 L 4 cyl.emery - 2008 Subaru Impreza - Brakes - 4/1/2012
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4/1/2012 yboy82Check out this thread http://www.rs25.com/.../...e-conversion.html to have an idea how to remove your rear brake drums.
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When apply brakes ties start to wobblingNathaniel Clark - 1996 Subaru Legacy - Brakes - 3/25/2012brake make nosie
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3/25/2012 CVOWarped rotors ( damaged by excessive frictions ) may cause this problem.
3/29/2012 Nathaniel Clarkthank you
3/29/2012 CVOThank you for using AutoMD.com
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Why doesn't the handbrake light go off when i release the handbrake?tuikeny - 2002 Subaru Forester - Brakes - 3/8/2012When i release the handbrake to drive, it dims but does not go off completely. It remains dim while driving. This has been happening for 4 months.
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Rubbing noise, brakes or bearings?blizzard - 2005 Subaru Forester - Brakes - 3/4/2012Could worn wheel bearings be mistaken for bad brakes? My brakes shoes/pads are all good I just checked. But when Im driving and applying the brakes it sounds like there worn and rubbing. I jacked it up and tried to move the wheel there is no play or movement. I have ...
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Emergency brakesubaru04 - 2004 Subaru Legacy - Brakes - 2/25/2012E- brake seems to easy to pull! Also when set all the way then releasing it my back brakes stick. What is the problem and estimate for the repair -
Both front and rear breaks are making some scratching sounds and I just put some new brakes 8 months agochenjeez - 1998 Subaru Legacy - Brakes - 2/22/2012Sometimes the sound disappear for about weeks-
2/22/2012 Spoon SportsOn my friend's pick up truck we found that when he last did his front brakes, he forgot to tighten one of the caliper carrier bolts. The bolt fell out and the entire caliper assembly began dragging on the outer edge of the rotor. I would start by taking the front wheels off and feeling the entire brake assembly and seeing if anything is loose. If you can't find anything, spin the rotor (with the wheel still off) and listen for the noise. If you find that the noise is not coming from the front, repeat the same procedure with the rear wheels.
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