Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Brakes and Traction Control: Service Precautions

CAUTION
^ Wear work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles, and protective shoes during operation.
^ Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly and replacement.
^ Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or equivalent. Do not mix grease, etc. with that of another grade or from other manufacturers.
^ Before securing a part on a vice, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or shop cloth between the part and the vice.
^ Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
^ Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.