LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Subaru >> 2016 >> WRX Premium, Automatic CVT Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Brakes >> Mechanical - Hydraulic >> Brake System >> Rear Brake Pad >> Inspection

Rear Brake Pad: Inspection

  1. Check the thickness of the pad - disc brake rear.
    NOTE:
    • Always replace the pads of both wheels and both sides as a set.
    • Replace pad clips if they are twisted or worn.
    • Replace the pad if there is oil or grease on it.
    • Wear indicators are installed on the pad - disc brake rear inner, and a squeaking sound is heard if the pad is worn to the limit.
    Fig 1: Checking Thickness Of Pad - Disc Brake Rear
    G10297806Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Except for STI model (drum in disc type)
      Standard (A) Wear limit (B)
      Pad thickness 9.0 mm (0.354 in) 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
    • Except for STI model (electronic parking brake type)
      Standard (A) Wear limit (B)
      Pad thickness 9.0 mm (0.354 in) 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
    • STI model
      Standard (a) Wear limit (b)
      Pad thickness 9.0 mm (0.354 in) 1.2 mm (0.047 in)
  2. If the wear limit is exceeded in the inspection, replace the brake pad.