2008 Subaru Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 344

11-22 Maintenance and service & Checking the brake pedal reserve distance Replacement of brake pad and lining CAUTION If you continue to drive despite the scraping noise from the audible brake pad wear indicator, it will result in the need for costly brake rotor repair or replacement. you apply the brake pedal, have the brake pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. & Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings When replacing the brake pad or lining, use only genuine SUBARU parts. After replacement, the new parts must be broken in as follows: ! Brake pad and lining While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph (50 to 65 km/h), step on the brake pedal lightly. Repeat this five or more times. ! Parking brake lining 1) More than 2.16 in (55 mm) Depress the pedal with a force of approximately 66 lbs (294 N, 30 kg) and measure the distance between the upper surface of the pedal pad and the floor. When the measurement is smaller than the specification, or when the pedal does not operate smoothly, contact with your SUBARU dealer. The front disc brake and the right rear disc brake have audible wear indicators on the brake pads. If the brake pads wear close to their service limit, the wear indicator makes a very audible scraping noise when the brake pedal is applied. If you hear this scraping noise each time WARNING A safe location and situation should be selected for break-in driving. CAUTION Pressing the parking brake pedal too forcefully may cause the rear wheels to lock. To avoid this, be certain to press the pedal slowly and gently.